The Boer War: Its Causes And Its Interest To Canadians With A Glossary Of Cape Dutch And Kaffir Terms (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163075487)

""The Boer War: Its Causes And Its Interest To Canadians With A Glossary Of Cape Dutch And Kaffir Terms"" is a historical book written by Emerson Bristol Biggar. The book provides a detailed account of the causes and events of the Boer War, which was fought between the British Empire and two Boer states in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. The author explores the political and economic factors that led to the conflict, as well as the military strategies and tactics employed by both sides.The book also examines the role of Canadians in the Boer War, including their contributions to the war effort and their experiences on the battlefield. The author highlights the impact of the war on Canada, including its effect on Canadian politics, society, and culture.In addition, the book includes a glossary of Cape Dutch and Kaffir terms, which were commonly used by the Boers and other South African groups during the war. This glossary provides readers with a better understanding of the language and culture of the region.Overall, ""The Boer War: Its Causes And Its Interest To Canadians With A Glossary Of Cape Dutch And Kaffir Terms"" is a comprehensive and informative book that sheds light on an important chapter in world history and its relevance to Canada.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.

Author: Emerson Bristol Biggar
ISBN-10: 1163075485
ISBN-13: 9781163075487
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 44
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.16lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.09d