Project Gutenberg 2004-10-18 Public domain in the USA. 365 Phelan, T. The Siege of Kimberley Its Humorous and Social Side; Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902); Eighteen Weeks in Eighteen Chapters Produced by Jon Ingram and PG Distributed Proofreaders "The Siege of Kimberley" by T. Phelan is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the experiences and societal dynamics within the besieged town of Kimberley during the Anglo-Boer War, detailing both the classical military challenges and the humorous and social aspects of life under siege. The opening of the work sets the stage for the siege, encapsulating the initial reactions of the town's populace as the war onset begins to disrupt their lives. From initial excitement and mild disruption, the residents gradually realize the gravity of their situation as they face potential starvation while adjusting to martial law. The text captures the communal anxieties, quirky interactions with enemy forces, and the absurdity of daily life transformed by conflict, highlighted by humorous anecdotes that encapsulate the spirit of those enduring the siege. The narrative introduces key elements such as the Town Guard and various local characters who contribute to the rich tapestry of this historical moment, revealing both the fear and resilience woven into the fabric of Kimberley's society during tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives Kimberley (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-1900 DT Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 454728 2025-08-06T06:59:40.173102 text/html 436113 2024-10-28T20:45:34 text/html 245741 2025-08-06T06:59:46.339054 application/epub+zip 250145 2025-08-06T06:59:41.917095 application/epub+zip 250145 2025-08-06T06:59:40.823077 application/epub+zip 445120 2025-08-06T06:59:50.025074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410840 2025-08-06T06:59:45.665103 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398063 2022-09-07T04:07:26.500297 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 419783 2025-08-06T06:59:39.556151 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 400100 2024-10-28T20:45:34 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16184 2025-08-06T06:59:50.148031 application/rdf+xml 13020 2025-08-06T06:59:41.309075 image/jpeg 3808 2025-08-06T06:59:41.065082 image/jpeg 237634 2025-08-06T06:59:40.210102 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog