02395cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000300011324500270014326400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650801440038752013480053153400450187965300560192465300410198085600430202199900170206420400UtSlPG20260610133454.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aJames, Lionel,d1871-195510aOn the Heels of De Wet 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-01-19  aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/c/)  a"On the Heels of De Wet" by Lionel James is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the experiences of an Intelligence Officer during the Second Boer War, particularly focusing on the British military efforts to track down the elusive Boer leader, Christiaan de Wet. Through a blend of first-hand observations and sharp commentary, the text reflects on the chaos, challenges, and camaraderie of soldiers embroiled in the complexities of guerrilla warfare in South Africa.  The opening of the book sets the tone with vivid descriptions of the harsh conditions faced by soldiers at De Aar, a key logistical point during the war. The protagonist arrives after a difficult journey, greeted by a scene of disarray and military maneuvering as different groups of troops prepare to engage in the conflict. Amidst the hostile environment and chaotic atmosphere, the narrative introduces various characters, including a weary brigadier and other officers, as they navigate the challenges of communication and coordination in the midst of war. As the Intelligence Officer assumes his role, a sense of urgency builds, hinting at the broader struggle against De Wet's forces, emphasizing the unpredictability and tension of military life during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives  aDe Wet, Christiaan Rudolf, 1854-192240uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20400  c61671d61671