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The Story Of My Captivity: During The Transvaal War 1899-1900 is a memoir written by Adrian Hofmeyr, originally published in 1900. The book recounts the author's personal experiences during the Second Boer War, specifically his time as a prisoner of war in the Transvaal. Hofmeyr was a member of the Natal Carbineers, a volunteer cavalry unit that fought on the side of the British Empire. The memoir provides a firsthand account of the conditions and treatment of prisoners of war during the conflict. Hofmeyr details the harsh living conditions, lack of basic necessities such as food and water,…mehr

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The Story Of My Captivity: During The Transvaal War 1899-1900 is a memoir written by Adrian Hofmeyr, originally published in 1900. The book recounts the author's personal experiences during the Second Boer War, specifically his time as a prisoner of war in the Transvaal. Hofmeyr was a member of the Natal Carbineers, a volunteer cavalry unit that fought on the side of the British Empire. The memoir provides a firsthand account of the conditions and treatment of prisoners of war during the conflict. Hofmeyr details the harsh living conditions, lack of basic necessities such as food and water, and the physical and emotional toll of captivity. He also describes the various attempts made by himself and his fellow prisoners to escape and evade their captors. In addition to his personal experiences, Hofmeyr also provides insight into the larger political and military context of the war. He discusses the motivations and strategies of both the British and Boer forces, as well as the impact of the conflict on the civilian population. Overall, The Story Of My Captivity offers a unique perspective on a significant historical event, providing readers with a firsthand account of the realities of war and captivity.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.
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