Project Gutenberg 2011-08-14 Public domain in the USA. 314 Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel) 1854 1941 Kestell, John Daniel Met de Boeren-commando's. English Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Through Shot and Flame" by J. D. Kestell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This narrative chronicles the personal experiences of J. D. Kestell, who served as a chaplain during the Boer War, providing insight into the struggles faced by the Boer nation against British imperial forces. The author not only documents his time on the battlefield but also aims to highlight the perspectives and emotions of his compatriots as they encounter overwhelming odds in their fight for independence. At the start of the book, Kestell sets the stage by expressing his intent to chronicle his experiences during the war, emphasizing that his account will be subjective rather than a comprehensive history. He reflects on the imminent war with England, describing the fear his nation faced as tensions escalated. The opening chapter details his decision to join the Harrismith Commando, introducing readers to the atmosphere of determined yet anxious preparation among the Boers. Kestell’s dual role as a chaplain and a compassionate observer is established, as he conveys the emotional and spiritual support he provided to the soldiers, showcasing both the chaos of war and the deep-rooted hope within a besieged nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en South African War, 1899-1902 -- Personal narratives, Afrikaner Afrikaners -- Biography Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel), 1854-1941 Military chaplains -- South Africa -- Biography DT Text Browsing: Biographies Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 642712 2025-06-15T06:53:37.681033 text/html 644117 2011-08-14T11:08:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 236687 2011-08-14T11:08:20 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 321438 2025-06-15T06:53:48.048554 application/epub+zip 326892 2025-06-15T06:53:40.406007 application/epub+zip 313468 2025-06-15T06:53:38.831041 application/epub+zip 565216 2025-06-15T06:53:53.669463 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 523635 2025-06-15T06:53:46.860543 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 497705 2022-09-17T04:59:30.481872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 597822 2025-06-15T06:53:36.462080 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 597849 2011-08-14T11:08:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 214822 2011-08-14T11:08:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 597846 2011-08-14T11:08:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 214767 2011-08-14T11:08:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 21352 2025-06-15T06:53:53.827453 application/rdf+xml 13298 2025-06-15T06:53:39.432012 image/jpeg 3784 2025-06-15T06:53:39.133037 image/jpeg 301159 2025-06-15T06:53:37.735054 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