A West Pointer With the Boers (Classic Reprint)

John Y. Fillmore Blake

ISBN 10: 1330804228 / ISBN 13: 9781330804223

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book follows an American's adventure in South Africa during the second Boer War. The author, a graduate of West Point, initially relocates to South Africa seeking opportunity in the gold mining industry. With the start of the war in 1899, he joins the Boer forces, ultimately taking command of the Irish Brigade. As the war progresses, the author provides a firsthand account of battles and encounters, revealing the tenacity of the Boer fighters, the role of foreign volunteers, and the harsh realities of combat against a modern military force. The author also reflects on the political machinations that led to war, the brutal treatment of Boer women and children in British concentration camps, and the devastating impact on the Boer republics. By taking the reader from the gold fields to the battlefields, the author provides an invaluable account of a conflict that tested the limits of endurance, perseverance, and the very nature of warfare itself. 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.

Seller Inventory # 9781330804223_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A West Pointer With the Boers (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330804228
• ISBN 13: 9781330804223
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern Military and War History

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Synopsis

A vivid, firsthand account of the Boer War from a West Pointer’s view.

This edition presents battle scenes, logistics, and personal stories that reveal how Boers and their families faced occupation, sieges, and the long struggle for liberty.

The narrative blends battlefield action with portraits of the people who lived through the war. It highlights moments of courage and endurance, from the steadfast Boer women to the cunning and resilience of Boer commanders. You’ll read about strategic moves, prisoner camps, and the moral questions that shaped public opinion on both sides.

• Field anecdotes and frontline decisions that illuminate how leaders and civilians faced danger.
• Profiles of key figures and their tactics in both offensive and defensive engagements.
• Scenes that portray the impact of war on families, communities, and daily life.
• Discussion of political and historical context shaping the conflict’s aftermath.

Ideal for readers interested in war history, South African history, and personal narratives that explore loyalty, liberty, and the costs of war.