Four Months Besieged: The Story of Ladysmith

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pearse, Henry H. S., 1844-1905

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Four Months Besieged: The Story of Ladysmith" by Henry H. S. Pearse is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the Siege of Ladysmith during the Boer War (1899-1902), a significant event that captured the attention and emotions of Britain at the time. The book presents a detailed narrative based on unpublished letters from the author, who was a special correspondent for the 'Daily News' and witnessed the siege first-hand, providing a personal and incisive perspective on the challenges faced by the defenders. The opening of the book sets the stage for the unfolding drama of the siege, highlighting the initial miscalculations and strategic decisions that led to the British garrison becoming isolated. Pearse outlines the declaration of war and the British forces dispatched to Natal, detailing the battles leading up to the investment of Ladysmith. The narrative introduces key figures such as General Sir George White, who was tasked with defending the town against Boer advances. As tensions rise, the author paints a vivid picture of the valiant yet beleaguered British troops, the dire circumstances within the town, and the looming threats from outside, laying the groundwork for a harrowing tale of endurance and courage in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2005-08-07