Scouting For Buller (1902)

Scouting For Buller (1902)

Herbert Hayens

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104903466
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Scouting For Buller is a historical book written by Herbert Hayens in 1902. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The author was a journalist who accompanied the British army as a war correspondent during this conflict. The book provides an insight into the military tactics used by the British army during the war and the challenges they faced. It also describes the role played by the scouts in gathering intelligence and providing support to the army. The author recounts his experiences of travelling through the rugged terrain of South Africa and the dangers he faced while reporting from the front lines. The book also includes a number of maps and illustrations to help readers understand the geography and topography of the region. Scouting For Buller is a fascinating account of a significant historical event and provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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