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 2013-01-06 Public domain in the USA. 914 Gatacre, Beatrix Wickens Davey, Lady General Gatacre The Story of the Life and Services of Sir William Forbes Gatacre, K.C.B., D.S.O., 1843-1906 Produced by Al Haines "General Gatacre" by Lady Beatrix Wickens Davey Gatacre is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the life and military service of Major-General Sir William Forbes Gatacre, examining his contributions primarily during the South African Wars, while also delving into his early life, experiences in India, and broader historical contexts. The opening of the narrative sets the stage by introducing General Gatacre's heritage and formative years in Shropshire, showcasing the historical lineage of his family and illustrating the environment in which he grew up. The author emphasizes the significance of his upbringing, highlighting his Scottish descent and how it may have influenced his character, values, and later military career. Additionally, the text provides insight into Gatacre's early interests and the family dynamics that shaped him into the driven individual who would later become a notable military figure. The beginning establishes a foundation for understanding Gatacre's life, motivations, and the historical forces that would influence his service and legacy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41788/41788-h/images/img-cover.jpg Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en South African War, 1899-1902 Gatacre, William Forbes, Sir, 1843-1906 DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Warfare 584348 2025-08-17T04:38:23.634095 text/html 554979 2024-10-23T13:28:50 text/html 1359543 2025-08-17T04:38:33.334110 application/epub+zip 1365733 2025-08-17T04:38:25.845083 application/epub+zip 281641 2025-08-17T04:38:24.649112 application/epub+zip 1525309 2025-08-17T04:38:38.197055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1498533 2025-08-17T04:38:31.999071 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 416382 2022-09-19T06:38:23.144487 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 495815 2025-08-17T04:38:22.412129 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 476168 2024-10-23T13:28:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16199 2025-08-17T04:38:38.339023 application/rdf+xml 8933 2025-08-17T04:38:24.769110 image/jpeg 1674 2025-08-17T04:38:24.709101 image/jpeg 1313783 2025-08-17T04:38:23.720089 application/octet-stream application/zip