02246cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000150011324501240012826400510025230000470030333600260035033700260037633800360040250000310043850800590046952012120052853400450174065300560178565300600184185600430190113777UtSlPG20260610133327.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aPhelan, T.14aThe Siege of Kimberley :bIts Humorous and Social Side; Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902); Eighteen Weeks in Eighteen Chapters 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-18  aProduced by Jon Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Siege of Kimberley" by T. Phelan is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the experiences and societal dynamics within the besieged town of Kimberley during the Anglo-Boer War, detailing both the classical military challenges and the humorous and social aspects of life under siege.  The opening of the work sets the stage for the siege, encapsulating the initial reactions of the town's populace as the war onset begins to disrupt their lives. From initial excitement and mild disruption, the residents gradually realize the gravity of their situation as they face potential starvation while adjusting to martial law. The text captures the communal anxieties, quirky interactions with enemy forces, and the absurdity of daily life transformed by conflict, highlighted by humorous anecdotes that encapsulate the spirit of those enduring the siege. The narrative introduces key elements such as the Town Guard and various local characters who contribute to the rich tapestry of this historical moment, revealing both the fear and resilience woven into the fabric of Kimberley's society during tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives  aKimberley (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-190040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13777