Project Gutenberg 2021-06-11 Public domain in the USA. 186 Baird, William, F.S.A. Scot. Baird, William, F. S. A. Scot. General Wauchope Al Haines "General Wauchope" by William Baird, F.S.A. Scot is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the life and military career of Major-General Andrew Gilbert Wauchope, a distinguished officer in the British Army. With a focus on Wauchope's experiences, the narrative highlights his character, bravery, and leadership qualities, particularly during pivotal battles such as the Ashanti War and the Second Boer War. The opening of the memoir introduces General Wauchope's final moments during the Battle of Magersfontein, where he leads the Highland Brigade against the Boer forces. It vividly describes the confusion and intensity of the battle and the tragic circumstances surrounding the General's death. Following this poignant account, the narrative provides context about his life, tracing his ancestry, early upbringing, and the development of his military instincts from childhood. Characterized as devoted and self-denying, Wauchope's legacy is framed within the broader themes of sacrifice and patriotism, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his rich and storied life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography Wauchope, Andrew Gilbert, 1846-1899 DA Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - Warfare 439705 2025-06-26T05:39:48.143511 text/html 409593 2024-10-18T14:19:46 text/html 1673990 2025-06-26T05:39:53.743451 application/epub+zip 1677728 2025-06-26T05:39:49.319448 application/epub+zip 232451 2025-06-26T05:39:48.689469 application/epub+zip 1796229 2025-06-26T05:39:57.030441 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1768327 2025-06-26T05:39:53.087445 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 324459 2022-09-29T13:55:35.564266 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 385399 2025-06-26T05:39:47.570454 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 365693 2024-10-18T14:19:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16071 2025-06-26T05:39:57.295416 application/rdf+xml 15166 2025-06-26T05:39:48.784448 image/jpeg 2558 2025-06-26T05:39:48.738437 image/jpeg 3293696 2025-06-26T05:39:48.215456 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