This book is an unsparing memoir of a woman who lived through the turbulent revolution in turn-of-the-century Johannesburg. After years of escalating tensions between the British and the Boers, the author's husband found himself amidst political turmoil when a rebellion broke out within the mining town. The author offers a rare glimpse into the human cost of war through her own narrative that charts the weeks leading to the rebellion, the dawn of hostilities, and the aftermath of the revolution. A war correspondent at its heart, this book is a tribute to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, detailing the horrors the author witnessed and the hardships she endured as both a woman and a wife in wartime. This book offers a personal perspective on a momentous period in South African history, providing an invaluable resource for scholars and casual readers alike.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is an unsparing memoir of a woman who lived through the turbulent revolution in turn-of-the-century Johannesburg. After years of escalating tensions between the British and the Boers, the author's husband found himself amidst political turmoil when a rebellion broke out within the mining town. The author offers a rare glimpse into the human cost of war through her own narrative that charts the weeks leading to the rebellion, the dawn of hostilities, and the aftermath of the revolution. A war correspondent at its heart, this book is a tribute to the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity, detailing the horrors the author witnessed and the hardships she endured as both a woman and a wife in wartime. This book offers a personal perspective on a momentous period in South African history, providing an invaluable resource for scholars and casual readers alike. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334094439_0
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