A. G. Hales

Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900) (eBook, ePUB)

Letters from the Front

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Campaign Pictures of the War in South Africa (1899-1900)," A. G. Hales presents a vivid and immersive chronicle of the Second Boer War, reflecting both the brutal realities of warfare and the complexities of colonial politics. Hales employs a richly descriptive literary style, utilizing detailed observations and personal anecdotes to evoke the experiences of soldiers and civilians alike during this tumultuous period. The book stands not only as a historical account but as a literary document that captures the zeitgeist of the late 19th century, an era characterized by imperial ambition and rising national consciousness. A. G. Hales, a keen observer and participant in the events he depicts, draws from his own experiences as a war correspondent. His background provides a nuanced perspective on the conflict, illuminating the motivations and sentiments of both the British forces and the Boer opposition. Hales's immediate involvement offers an authentic lens, enriching the narrative with personal insights that connect readers to the events as they unfolded, capturing the atmosphere of uncertainty and valor. This compelling work is essential for anyone interested in military history, colonial studies, or the intricate tapestry of human experience during wartime. Hales'Äôs articulate prose and insightful commentary encourage readers to grapple with the implications of conflict and the indelible human spirit in crisis.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 242
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664585608
• Artikelnr.: 58596586

Autorenporträt

Alfred Arthur Greenwood Hales was an Australian novelist and war journalist who lived from July 21, 1860, to December 29, 1936. The son of woodturner Frederick Greenwood Hales and his wife Sarah Leigh, née Veal, hales was born in Kent Town, Adelaide. Having completed the standard basic education of the day, he went to the country to start his nomadic career as an apprentice to a carpenter. He was a rouseabout and farm hand for many years before becoming into an amazing rider. He never stayed in one place for very long before coming to Broken Hill, New South Wales, where he worked for a while as a mining reporter for regional newspapers. His first novel, The Wanderings of a Simple Child, was written there and released in 1890. The next year, this was expanded into a third edition. After visiting America and England, hales founded the Adelaide Standard upon his return to Adelaide. After that, he began the Coolgardie Mining Review in Western Australia's goldfields.