Project Gutenberg 2007-01-19 Public domain in the USA. 299 James, Lionel 1871 1955 On the Heels of De Wet E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Jeannie Howse, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net/c/) "On the Heels of De Wet" by Lionel James is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the experiences of an Intelligence Officer during the Second Boer War, particularly focusing on the British military efforts to track down the elusive Boer leader, Christiaan de Wet. Through a blend of first-hand observations and sharp commentary, the text reflects on the chaos, challenges, and camaraderie of soldiers embroiled in the complexities of guerrilla warfare in South Africa. The opening of the book sets the tone with vivid descriptions of the harsh conditions faced by soldiers at De Aar, a key logistical point during the war. The protagonist arrives after a difficult journey, greeted by a scene of disarray and military maneuvering as different groups of troops prepare to engage in the conflict. Amidst the hostile environment and chaotic atmosphere, the narrative introduces various characters, including a weary brigadier and other officers, as they navigate the challenges of communication and coordination in the midst of war. As the Intelligence Officer assumes his role, a sense of urgency builds, hinting at the broader struggle against De Wet's forces, emphasizing the unpredictability and tension of military life during this tumultuous period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives De Wet, Christiaan Rudolf, 1854-1922 DT Text Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 453335 2025-08-08T13:11:42.855879 text/html 454467 2007-01-19T17:58:53 text/html 282464 2025-08-08T13:11:51.978797 application/epub+zip 285546 2025-08-08T13:11:45.535822 application/epub+zip 252190 2025-08-08T13:11:43.878874 application/epub+zip 642875 2025-08-08T13:11:56.240784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 600099 2025-08-08T13:11:50.562830 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 358606 2022-09-09T14:24:01.824081 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396909 2025-08-08T13:11:41.835390 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 396611 2021-01-01T17:45:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 396627 2021-01-01T17:45:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20418 2025-08-08T13:11:56.406769 application/rdf+xml 12670 2025-08-08T13:11:44.393829 image/jpeg 3848 2025-08-08T13:11:44.136825 image/jpeg 154936 2021-01-01T17:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 212434 2021-01-01T17:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 154907 2021-01-01T17:45:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 278271 2025-08-08T13:11:42.896849 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