Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria by Winston S Churchill Biography Autobiography History Military World written by Winston S. Churchill and published by . This book was released on 2006-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1899 Winston Churchill, traveling as a correspondent for the Morning Post, was captured as a prisoner of war in Pretoria. The true-life story of the first five months of the Boer war and of his daring escape and adventures are chronicled here in correspondence and dispatches written during those times.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria written by Winston S. Churchill, Sir and published by Alan Rodgers Books. This book was released on 2006-08-01 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1899 Winston Churchill, traveling as a correspondent for the MORNING POST, was captured as a prisoner of war in Pretoria. The true-life story of the first five months of the Boer war and of his daring escape and adventures are chronicled here in correspondence and dispatches written during those times. From the author's introduction: The stir and tumult of a camp do not favour calm or sustained thought, and whatever is written herein must be regarded simply as the immediate effect produced by men powerfully moved, and scenes swiftly changing upon what I hope is a truth-seeking mind.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith via Pretoria written by Winston Churchill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2019-11-20 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "London to Ladysmith via Pretoria" by Winston Churchill. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria annotated written by Winston Churchill and published by . This book was released on 2015-11-09 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small book is mainly a personal record of my adventures and impressions during the first five months of the African War. It may also be found to give a tolerably coherent account of the operations conducted by Sir Redvers Buller for the Relief of Ladysmith. The correspondence of which it is mainly composed appeared in the columns of the Morning Post newspaper, and I propose, if I am not interrupted by the accidents of war, to continue the series of letters.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria written by Sir Winston S Churchill, K.G. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-10-01 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CONTENTSDEDICATIONINTRODUCTORY NOTEMAPS AND PLANSCHAPTER I. STEAMING SOUTHR.M.S. 'Dunottar Castle,' October 26 and October 29, 1899CHAPTER II. THE STATE OF THE GAMECapetown; November 1, 1899CHAPTER III. ALONG THE SOUTHERN FRONTIEREast London: November 5, 1899CHAPTER IV. IN NATALEstcourt: November 6, 1899CHAPTER V. A CRUISE IN THE ARMOURED TRAINEstcourt: November 9, 1899CHAPTER VI. DISTANT GUNSEstcourt: November 10, 1899CHAPTER VII. THE FATE OF THE ARMOURED TRAINPretoria: November 20, 1899CHAPTER VIII. PRISONERS OF WARPretoria: November 24, 1899CHAPTER IX. THROUGH THE DUTCH CAMPSPretoria: November 30, 1899CHAPTER X. IN AFRIKANDER BONDSPretoria: December 3, 1899CHAPTER XI. I ESCAPE FROM THE BOERSLourenço Marques: December 22, 1899CHAPTER XII. BACK TO THE BRITISH LINESFrere: December 24, 1899CHAPTER XIII. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARFrere: January 4, 1900CHAPTER XIV. A MILITARY DEMONSTRATION AND SOME GOOD NEWSChieveley: January 8, 1900CHAPTER XV. THE DASH FOR POTGIETER'S FERRYSpearman's Hill: January 13, 1900CHAPTER XVI. TRICHARDT'S DRIFT AND THE AFFAIR OF ACTON HOMESVenter's Spruit: January 22, 1900CHAPTER XVII. THE BATTLE OF SPION KOPVenter's Spruit: January 25, 1900CHAPTER XVIII. THROUGH THE FIVE DAYS' ACTIONVenter's Spruit: January 25, 1900CHAPTER XIX. A FRESH-EFFORT AND AN ARMY CHAPLAINSpearman's Hill: February 4, 1900CHAPTER XX. THE COMBAT OF VAAL KRANTZGeneral Buller's Headquarters: February 9, 1900CHAPTER XXI. HUSSAR HILLGeneral Buller's Headquarters: February 15, 1900CHAPTER XXII. THE ENGAGEMENT OF MONTE CRISTOCingolo Neck: February 19, 1900CHAPTER XXIII. THE PASSAGE OF THE TUGELAHospital-ship 'Maine': March 4, 1900CHAPTER XXIV. THE BATTLE OF PIETERS: THE THIRD DAYHospital-ship 'Maine': March 5, 1900CHAPTER XXV. UPON MAJUBA DAYCommandant's Office, Durban: March 6, 1900CHAPTER XXVI. THE RELIEF OF LADYSMITHCommandant's Office, Durban: March 9, 1900CHAPTER XXVII. AFTER THE SIEGEDurban: March 10, 1900
Download or read book The Boer War written by Winston Churchill and published by Leo Cooper Books. This book was released on 1989 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These despatches sent to the Morning Post from the the war front in 1899 were originally published in book form as London to Ladysmith via Pretoria and Ian Hamilton's March under the title The Boer War. In both books Churchill adopts a personal approach and recounts his own experiences.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria written by Sir Winston S Churchill, K.G. and published by Arkose Press. This book was released on 2015-11-07 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria written by Winston Spencer Churchill and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London to Ladysmith via Pretoria is Churchill's personal account of the Boer War. It provides a fascinating insight into the politics, military strategy, and daily experiences of the conflict, and offers a compelling portrait of one of the most important figures of the 20th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria Scholar s Choice Edition written by Sir Winston S Churchill, K.G. and published by Scholar's Choice. This book was released on 2015-02-17 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria written by Sir Winston S Churchill, K.G. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-10 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "[...]realise how strategically powerful the Boer position was and is. The long tongue of plain running up into the mountains could be entered from both sides. The communications of the advanced garrisons would be assailed: their retreat imperilled. The Boers seemed bound to clear northern Natal of the troops. If, on the other hand, they were, or should now be, suddenly driven back on their own country, they have only to retire up the tongue of plain, with their exposed front narrowing every mile between the mountains, and await their pursuers on the almost inexpugnable position of Laing's Nek. Appreciating all this, their leaders have wisely resolved to put forth their main strength against the force in Natal, and by crushing it to rouse their sympathisers within the Cape Colony. Should they succeed either on this front or on any other to a serious extent, though the disaffection would[...]".
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria Illustrated written by Winston Churchill and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-05-10 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: London to Ladysmith via Pretoria is a book written by Winston Churchill. It is a personal record of Churchill's impressions during the first five months of the Second Boer War. It includes an account of the Relief of Ladysmith, and also the story of Churchill's capture and dramatic escape from the Boers. The book was first published in 1900, and dedicated to the staff of the Natal Government railway.
Download or read book Churchill in Africa written by Sir Winston S Churchill, K.G. and published by . This book was released on 2016-02-07 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This small book is mainly a personal record of my adventures and impressions during the first five months of the African War. It may also be found to give a tolerably coherent account of the operations conducted by Sir Redvers Buller for the Relief of Ladysmith. The correspondence of which it is mainly composed appeared in the columns of the Morning Post newspaper, and I propose, if I am not interrupted by the accidents of war, to continue the series of letters. The stir and tumult of a camp do not favour calm or sustained thought, and whatever is written herein must be regarded simply as the immediate effect produced by men powerfully moved, and scenes swiftly changing upon what I hope is a truth-seeking mind. The fact that a man's life depends upon my discretion compels me to omit an essential part of the story of my escape from the Boers; but if the book and its author survive the war, and when the British flag is firmly planted at Bloemfontein and Pretoria, I shall hasten to fill the gap in the narrative.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria written by Winston Churchill and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-09-18 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The most exciting early Churchill work, this colorful book sets down Churchill's Boer War experiences, including his escape from the Boers after the Armoured Train attack and his return to British lines. First editions are beautifully illustrated with cover artwork showing the ill fated armoured train. Illustrated by maps and plans within 498 pages. First of the two Boer War volumes. Last reprint 1989 ("The Boer War") by Leo Cooper (London) and W. W. Norton (New York)." -- From www.winstonchurchill.org.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria Classic Reprint written by Winston Churchill and published by . This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 522 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria This small book is mainly a personal record of my adventures and impressions during the first five months of the African war. It may also be found to give a tolerably coherent account of the operations conducted by Sir Redvers Duller for the Relief of Ladysmith. The correspondence of which it is mainly composed appeared in the columns of the Morning Post newspaper, and I propose, if I am not interrupted by the accidents of war, to continue the series of letters. The stir and tumult of a camp do not favour calm or sustained thought, and whatever is written herein must be regarded simply as the immediate effect produced by men powerfully moved, and scenes swiftly changing upon what I hope is a truth-seeking mind. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book London to Ladysmith Via Pretoria written by Winston Churchill and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winston Churchill regularly tops the list of Great Britons of the 20th Century. And with good reason: he led Britain, at times when she stood alone, against the global evils of fascism. Born on November 30th, 1874, his upbringing, as one of the Marlborough family, a branch of the Spencer family, lacked a loving and affection relationship with his parents. His school record was undistinguished and at times poor. However he was a good polo player and an enthusiast for military adventure especially as he could write them up for newspapers and books. His military career was a quite remarkable; a mosaic of wars and locations as the British Empire rapidly expanded and engaged itself in skirmishes, wars and 'great games' with other powers. Usually these postings were artfully arranged with the help of family influence. From these adventures the beginnings of a great writer emerged. It would end with the triumph of a Nobel Prize for Literature in 1953 with the endorsement "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values." Winston S. Churchill died aged 90 on January 24th 1965.
Download or read book My Early Life written by Winston Churchill and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: My Early Life is an autobiography of Winston Churchill from his birth in 1874 up to approximately 1902. The book begins by describing his childhood and schooldays, providing context for the following accounts. A significant portion of the book covers his experiences in the Second Boer War of 1899-1902. It also includes descriptions of other campaigns he had taken part in as a British Army officer, such as the Mahdist War in the Sudan and the military campaign by the British army on the North West Frontier between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Download or read book The Boer War written by Sir Winston S. Churchill and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On October 11th,1899 long-simmering tensions between Britain and the Boer Republics - the Orange Free State and the Transvaal Republic - finally erupted into the conflict that would become known as the Second Boer War. Two days after the first shots were fired, a young writer by the name of Winston Churchill set out for South Africa to cover the conflict for the Morning Post. The Boer War brings together the two collections of despatches that Churchill published on the conflict. London to Ladysmith recounts the future Prime Minister's arrival in South Africa and his subsequent capture by and dramatic escape from the Boers, the adventure that first brought the name of Winston Churchill to public attention. Ian Hamilton's March collects Churchill's later despatches as he marched alongside a column of the main British army from Bloemfontein to Pretoria. Published together, these books are a vivid eye-witness account of a landmark period in British Imperial History and an insightful chronicle of a formative experience by Britain's greatest war-time leader.
