Oom Paul's People: A Narrative Of The British-Boer Troubles In South Africa, With A History Of The Boers, The Country, And Its Institutions (1899)

By Howard C. Hillegas

Book Overview

Oom Paul's People is a historical narrative written by Howard Clemens Hillegas in 1899. The book focuses on the British-Boer troubles in South Africa during the late 19th century, specifically the Second Boer War. The author provides a detailed history of the Boer people, their country, and its institutions. The book begins with a brief overview of the Boer people, their origins, and their migration to South Africa. The author then delves into the political and social structure of the Boer republics, including their legal system, education, and religion. Hillegas also provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the Second Boer War, including the discovery of gold and diamonds in the Boer republics, and the subsequent British attempts to gain control of these resources. The author describes the various battles and skirmishes that took place during the war, and provides insight into the tactics and strategies employed by both sides. Throughout the book, Hillegas offers his own opinions and observations on the conflict, and provides a critical analysis of the actions of both the British and the Boers. He also discusses the impact of the war on the Boer people and their way of life. Overall, Oom Paul's People is a comprehensive account of the British-Boer troubles in South Africa, and provides a valuable insight into the history and culture of the Boer people.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164186434
• ISBN13: 9781164186434
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"