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Title: Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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Summary: "Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-2" by Capt. W. R. King is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences and observations of King, a soldier in the 74th Highlanders, during the Kaffir War in British Kaffraria. The book aims to provide insights into the military engagements, landscapes, and the socio-political environment of the time, showcasing the hardships and adventures faced by the troops. At the start of the narrative, the author describes the abrupt shift from expected deployment to the Cape due to escalating tensions in Kaffirland. Capt. King recounts the voyage, the challenges faced at sea, and the arrival in Simon's Bay, where they learn of the ongoing rebellion by the Kaffir tribes against colonial forces. The opening sections set up a backdrop of impending conflict, detailing the state of the region and the author’s eagerness to join his battalion. King vividly depicts the chaos and urgency surrounding their deployment to a war-torn area, foreshadowing the dangers and adventures that lie ahead as he and his comrades prepare for combat against a determined and formidable enemy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: King, William Ross, 1822-1890

EBook No.: 48550

Published: Mar 22, 2015

Downloads: 264

Language: English

Subject: South Africa -- History -- Frontier Wars, 1811-1878

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52

Credits: Produced by Brian Coe, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Summary: "Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-2" by Capt. W. R. King is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The narrative chronicles the experiences and observations of King, a soldier in the 74th Highlanders, during the Kaffir War in British Kaffraria. The book aims to provide insights into the military engagements, landscapes, and the socio-political environment of the time, showcasing the hardships and adventures faced by the troops. At the start of the narrative, the author describes the abrupt shift from expected deployment to the Cape due to escalating tensions in Kaffirland. Capt. King recounts the voyage, the challenges faced at sea, and the arrival in Simon's Bay, where they learn of the ongoing rebellion by the Kaffir tribes against colonial forces. The opening sections set up a backdrop of impending conflict, detailing the state of the region and the author’s eagerness to join his battalion. King vividly depicts the chaos and urgency surrounding their deployment to a war-torn area, foreshadowing the dangers and adventures that lie ahead as he and his comrades prepare for combat against a determined and formidable enemy. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: King, William Ross, 1822-1890

EBook No.: 48550

Published: Mar 22, 2015

Downloads: 264

Language: English

Subject: South Africa -- History -- Frontier Wars, 1811-1878

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.