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100 1 _aYoung, Filson,
_d1876-1938
245 1 4 _aThe Relief of Mafeking :
_bHow it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-12-16
508 _aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"The Relief of Mafeking" by Filson Young is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles events surrounding the relief of Mafeking during the Second Boer War from 1899 to 1900, detailing troop movements, human experiences, and the emotional weight of war. It provides insight into the military strategies employed, as well as the everyday lives of soldiers and their families. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the scene in Bury, England, as Reservists are called back to service amidst the growing tensions of war. Through vivid descriptions, Young portrays the atmosphere of the barracks, the emotional farewells of departing soldiers, and the nuances of military logistics, such as the importance of discipline and the human touch within the machinery of war. Personal stories illustrate the impact of duty on families and individuals, emphasizing the mix of courage, sorrow, and camaraderie that defines the soldiers’ experiences as they prepare to journey to the front lines. This opening portion effectively establishes the tone and thematic elements that will continue throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMafikeng (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-1900
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23875
999 _c64907
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