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100	1		_aRoss, P. T.
245	1	2	_aA Yeoman's Letters : _bThird Edition
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-01-10
508			_aE-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Christine P. Travers, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
520			_a"A Yeoman's Letters" by P. T. Ross is a collection of letters written during the late 19th century. The volumes provide a vivid and often humorous account of Ross's experiences while serving in the Imperial Yeomanry during the Second Boer War. Through his letters, Ross offers insights into the daily life of a soldier, balancing the seriousness of war with light-hearted anecdotes and camaraderie among troops. The opening of the collection sets the scene as Ross introduces his narrative style with a combination of wit and keen observation. He shares his experiences of journeying from England to South Africa, outlining the early days of the campaign, the challenges faced by the Yeomanry, and his interactions with fellow soldiers. His letters detail everything from the amusing logistical nightmares of wartime rations to the stark realities of camp life and the impact of military engagements. This blend of humor, personal reflection, and historical detail provides readers with an engaging glimpse into both the levity and gravity of military life during a tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aSouth African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27765
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