01981cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000370011324500130015026400510016330000470021433600260026133700260028733800360031350000310034950800260038052010640040653400450147065300330151565300590154885600430160799900170165041511UtSlPG20260610133941.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aBaillie, Frederick David,d1862-10aMafeking 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-11-29  aProduced by Al Haines  a"Mafeking: A Diary of the Siege" by Major F. D. Baillie is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This diary chronicles the events and experiences of the British garrison during the Siege of Mafeking, a pivotal conflict in the Second Boer War. The book provides a firsthand perspective on military operations, the daily struggles of those under siege, and the complex dynamics between the British and Boer forces.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the siege that began in October 1899, starting with Baillie's initial relief at the onset of war and quickly transitioning to the grim realities of life under continuous attack. Baillie records his experiences with vivid detail, noting military strategies, skirmishes, and the emotional toll on troops and civilians alike. As the siege unfolds, the entries depict both moments of intense conflict and the mundane aspects of military life, highlighting the resilience of the garrison and the complex human emotions involved in warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSouth African War, 1899-1902  aMafikeng (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-190040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41511  c82350d82350