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 Project Gutenberg 2007-12-16 Public domain in the USA. 210 Young, Filson 1876 1938 Young, Alexander Bell Filson Young, A. B. Filson (Alexander Bell Filson) 47036967 The Relief of Mafeking How it Was Accomplished by Mahon's Flying Column; with an Account of Some Earlier Episodes in the Boer War of 1899-1900 E-text prepared by Jonathan Ingram, Graeme Mackreth, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The Relief of Mafeking" by Filson Young is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles events surrounding the relief of Mafeking during the Second Boer War from 1899 to 1900, detailing troop movements, human experiences, and the emotional weight of war. It provides insight into the military strategies employed, as well as the everyday lives of soldiers and their families. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the scene in Bury, England, as Reservists are called back to service amidst the growing tensions of war. Through vivid descriptions, Young portrays the atmosphere of the barracks, the emotional farewells of departing soldiers, and the nuances of military logistics, such as the importance of discipline and the human touch within the machinery of war. Personal stories illustrate the impact of duty on families and individuals, emphasizing the mix of courage, sorrow, and camaraderie that defines the soldiers’ experiences as they prepare to journey to the front lines. This opening portion effectively establishes the tone and thematic elements that will continue throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mafikeng (South Africa) -- History -- Siege, 1899-1900 DT Text Boer War Scouts Category: History - British Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 380894 2025-07-10T05:17:21.721279 text/html 384303 2007-12-16T15:00:43 text/html 876859 2025-07-10T05:17:30.836205 application/epub+zip 877745 2025-07-10T05:17:24.940229 application/epub+zip 223607 2025-07-10T05:17:22.494197 application/epub+zip 619363 2025-07-10T05:17:34.687185 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 569770 2025-07-10T05:17:28.810195 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 274862 2022-09-11T07:31:44.463645 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347688 2025-07-10T05:17:21.022247 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 347522 2021-01-03T04:56:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 347533 2021-01-03T04:56:09 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21746 2025-07-10T05:17:34.817152 application/rdf+xml 13106 2025-07-10T05:17:22.993194 image/jpeg 3846 2025-07-10T05:17:22.742198 image/jpeg 135998 2021-01-03T04:56:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 858002 2021-01-03T04:56:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 135972 2021-01-03T04:56:09 application/octet-stream application/zip 930967 2025-07-10T05:17:21.771236 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia