Boer Fight for Freedom

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. This book embodies the facts and information which I obtained in my intercourse with' the leaders and people Of both Republics. It also contains the impressions which followed from a few months' close contact with them during their unparalleled struggle to retain their independence. I owe the expression Of grateful acknowledgments for the facili ties given and the assistance willingly tendered to me by members of both governments during my stay in the Transvaal and Orange Free State, and to numerous Officers and Officials who supplied me with authentic details of the earlier battles Of the campaign in Natal and on the western borderland.