The Siege Of Mafeking (1900)

By Angus Hamilton

Book Overview

The Siege of Mafeking is a historical book written by J. Angus Hamilton in 1900. The book narrates the story of the siege of Mafeking, a small town in South Africa, during the Second Boer War. The siege lasted for 217 days, from October 1899 to May 1900, and was one of the most significant events of the war. The book provides a detailed account of the events that occurred during the siege, including the tactics used by the Boer forces, the strategies employed by the British defenders, and the daily life of the civilians trapped inside the town. The author also describes the personalities of the key figures involved in the siege, such as the Boer general Piet Cronje and the British commander Robert Baden-Powell. The Siege of Mafeking is a comprehensive and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most important battles of the Second Boer War.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: 1120927692
• ISBN13: 9781120927699
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 374 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"