Scouting on Two Continents

Burnham, Major Frederick Russell

ISBN 10: 1163199257 / ISBN 13: 9781163199251

Published by Kessinger Publishing, 2010

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Scouting on Two Continents
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1163199257
• ISBN 13: 9781163199251
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Scouting on Two Continents is a book written by Major Frederick Russell Burnham, an American scout and adventurer. The book is a memoir of Burnham's experiences as a scout in Africa and North America during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Burnham's experiences in Africa. Burnham was a key figure in the Second Matabele War in Rhodesia, where he served as a scout for the British South Africa Company. He also worked as a professional hunter, and his adventures in the African wilderness are recounted in vivid detail.The second part of the book focuses on Burnham's experiences in North America, particularly his work as a scout for the United States Army during the Apache Wars. Burnham was a close friend of the famous Apache leader Geronimo, and his insights into Apache culture and warfare are particularly valuable.Throughout the book, Burnham's love of adventure and his deep respect for the natural world are evident. He writes with a clear and engaging style, and his stories are both thrilling and informative. Scouting on Two Continents is a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of the most legendary scouts of the 19th century.1926. The Memoirs of Burnham, gold miner, hunter, explorer and Chief of Scouts under Lord Roberts in the Boer War. He was also well known to Theodore Roosevelt, Hopkinson Smith, Richard Harding Davis, Thomas Nelson Page, and other prominent Americans who enjoyed his company. Contents: The Making of a Scout; First Lessons in Scouting; The Tonto Basin Feud; My Smuggler Friend; Ups and Downs in Globe; The Necktie Party; Gold Mining; The Call to Africa; The Long Trail; The Trek North; The War Cloud; Mashonaland; The First Matabele War; When the Compass Failed; Carrying Dispatches; The Dash to Capture the King; Wilson's Last Stand; Forbe's Retreat; After the War; The Jameson Raid; The Second Matabele War; Rhodesia's Darkest Hour; The M'Limo; Klondike; An Opinion of the Boers; Paardeburg and Modder River; The Pietersburg Failure; Cattle Lifting Near Brakpan; Taken Prisoner at Sanna's Post; Escape from the Boers; Cutting the Railroad; Wounded; Rewards; The Great War and the Prospector; and The Latest Adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.