Project Gutenberg 2005-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 206 Pienaar, F. F. (Filippus Fourie) 1877 1948 Pienaar, Filippus Fourie Pienaar, Philip With Steyn and De Wet Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Garrett Alley, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "With Steyn and De Wet" by Philip Pienaar is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the Boer War, depicting the experiences of the author, a telegraph operator, as he navigates the tumultuous landscape of conflict in South Africa. The narrative is centered around notable figures like General de Wet and offers insights into the sentiments of the Boer people during wartime, highlighting themes of patriotism and resilience. At the start of the book, the setting is introduced in the tranquil confines of the Convento de Christo in Thomar, juxtaposed against the memories of recent strife and war. As the protagonist reflects on the emotions surrounding the conflict, we see the transition from hope and anticipation of battle to the raw reality of loss and sorrow. He is later involved in the telegraph service, receiving reports of battles and casualties, including the death of his uncle. This reality ignites his desire to participate actively in the conflict, leading him to join a group of varied individuals to the front lines. The opening portion effectively captures the juxtaposition between peace and the chaotic atmosphere of war, setting the tone for the narrative ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Pienaar, F. F. (Filippus Fourie), 1877-1948 South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives, Afrikaner DT Text Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 234130 2025-10-06T13:02:00.825477 text/html 238311 2020-12-14T05:06:43 text/html 158570 2025-10-06T13:02:06.371450 application/epub+zip 160513 2025-10-06T13:02:02.717509 application/epub+zip 160513 2025-10-06T13:02:01.539428 application/epub+zip 319843 2025-10-06T13:02:09.121421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 296474 2025-10-06T13:02:05.575428 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 271912 2022-09-07T20:36:29.546473 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217161 2025-10-06T13:02:00.359483 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 217049 2020-12-14T05:06:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 217040 2020-12-14T05:06:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20180 2025-10-06T13:02:09.254425 application/rdf+xml 13576 2025-10-06T13:02:02.041477 image/jpeg 3506 2025-10-06T13:02:01.787456 image/jpeg 85104 2020-12-14T05:06:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 90304 2020-12-14T05:06:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 85069 2020-12-14T05:06:43 application/octet-stream application/zip 155023 2025-10-06T13:02:00.845450 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