At Pretoria - Ralph Julian

""At Pretoria: The Capture Of The Boer Capitals And The Hoisting Of The Flag At Pretoria"" is a historical account of the capture of the Boer capitals during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The book is authored by Julian Ralph, a renowned journalist and war correspondent who covered the war for various American newspapers. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the capture of Pretoria, the capital of the Boer Republic of Transvaal, by British forces in 1900. It also covers the subsequent capture of other Boer capitals, including Bloemfontein and Johannesburg. Ralph's narrative is based on his personal experiences and observations during the war, as well as interviews with soldiers and civilians. The book includes vivid descriptions of battles, skirmishes, and other military operations, as well as the social and political conditions of the time. The book also covers the aftermath of the capture of Pretoria, including the hoisting of the British flag over the city and the surrender of Boer leaders. Ralph's account provides a unique perspective on the war and its impact on South Africa and the wider world. Overall, ""At Pretoria: The Capture Of The Boer Capitals And The Hoisting Of The Flag At Pretoria"" is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into one of the most significant conflicts of the early 20th century.A Companion Volume To Towards Pretoria.This scarce antiquarian book is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.

EAN: 9781104023898