Publisher's Synopsis
A Subaltern's Letters to His Wife is a collection of letters written by Reginald Rankin, a British army officer, to his wife during the Boer War in South Africa in the early 1900s. The letters offer a firsthand account of the war and its impact on the soldiers and civilians involved. Rankin shares his experiences of battles, military tactics, and life in the army, as well as his personal thoughts and feelings about being away from his wife and family. The book provides a unique perspective on the Boer War and the challenges faced by soldiers and their loved ones during this time. The letters are written in a candid and heartfelt style, making the book a compelling read for anyone interested in military history or personal accounts of war.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.