On The Eve Of The War, A Narrative Of Impressions During A Journey In Cape Colony The Free State, The Transvaal Natal, And Rhodesia

On the Eve of the War is a book written by Evelyn Cecil that chronicles her journey through various regions in South Africa just before the outbreak of the Second Boer War. The book is a narrative of her impressions and experiences during her travels through Cape Colony, the Free State, the Transvaal, Natal, and Rhodesia between September 1899 and January 1900. The author provides a vivid and detailed account of the people, places, and events she encountered on her journey, including the political tensions and military preparations that were building up in the region. Her observations offer a unique insight into the social, cultural, and political climate of South Africa at the time, and provide a valuable historical record of the events leading up to the war. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in South African history, colonialism, and the Boer War.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.