With The Cape Mounted Rifles Four Years Service In South Africa (1881)

With The Cape Mounted Rifles: Four Years Service In South Africa (1881) is a memoir written by an ex-member of the Cape Mounted Rifles, a British colonial military unit that fought in South Africa during the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed account of the author's experiences serving in the unit, including his participation in various battles and skirmishes against the indigenous Xhosa and Zulu peoples. The author also describes the daily life of a soldier in the Cape Mounted Rifles, including the challenges of living in a harsh and unfamiliar environment, the camaraderie and rivalries among the troops, and the difficulties of maintaining morale during long periods of isolation and boredom. Throughout the book, the author offers his personal reflections on the nature of colonial warfare and the role of the British Empire in South Africa, providing a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in the history of the region.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.