02121cam a22003133u 4500 20194 UtSlPG 20260610133452.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DT JQ Brandt, Johanna, 1876-1964 The Petticoat Commando: Boer Women in Secret Service Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-12-26 E-text prepared by Jeannie Howse, Jonathan Ingram, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/c/) "The Petticoat Commando: Boer Women in Secret Service" by Johanna Brandt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the experiences of Boer women during the Anglo-Boer War, highlighting their roles and contributions to the conflict as they supported their men and navigated the challenges of living under martial law. The opening of the narrative sets the stage in Pretoria soon after the proclamation of martial law on October 11, 1899. It introduces the central characters, Mrs. van Warmelo and her daughter, Hansie, who are determined to support the Boer cause and maintain their home, Harmony, amidst the turmoil. The opening unfolds with details about their family, the war's impact on their lives, and the early onset of chaos as British troops advance. As the women prepare for the inevitable confrontation with the enemy and the loss of their homeland, a blend of patriotism and anxiety permeates their lives, indicating the emotional and physical struggles they will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified South African War, 1899-1902 Women in war -- South Africa https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20194 61479 61479