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_aChurchill, Winston, _d1874-1965 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aLondon to Ladysmith via Pretoria |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-12-23 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Steven Gibbs and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team | ||
| 520 | _a"London to Ladysmith via Pretoria" by Winston Churchill is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This narrative captures Churchill's personal experiences and observations during the early months of the Second Anglo-Boer War, focusing particularly on the events surrounding the British campaign to relieve the besieged town of Ladysmith. The text reflects Churchill's insights into military strategies, the nature of warfare, and the political landscape of the time. The opening of the book describes Churchill's journey aboard the Royal Mail steamer 'Dunottar Castle' from London to Cape Town as the war begins. He expresses his feelings of anticipation and anxiety amid the uncertainty surrounding the conflict. As he observes the reactions of passengers onboard, he outlines the rumors and speculations about the war, showcasing the mix of dread and hope that characterizes the atmosphere. Churchill also introduces reflections on the nature of modern travel compared to ancient times, providing a rich context for the reader to understand his mindset as he embarks on this significant military endeavor. The first chapters set the stage for a thrilling recount of events that are both poignant and reflective of Churchill's experiences as a war correspondent. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aSouth African War, 1899-1902 | ||
| 653 | _aTransvaal (South Africa) -- History | ||
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