Publisher's Synopsis
Baden-Powell, The Hero Of Mafeking is a book written by W. Francis Aitken in 1900. The book is a biography of Robert Baden-Powell, a British Army officer who is best known for founding the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides movements. The book focuses on Baden-Powell's heroic actions during the Siege of Mafeking in South Africa during the Second Boer War. Baden-Powell was the commander of the British garrison in Mafeking, which was under siege by Boer forces for 217 days. Despite being heavily outnumbered and outgunned, Baden-Powell managed to hold out until reinforcements arrived. The book also covers Baden-Powell's earlier military career, including his service in India and Africa. It explores his experiences as a scout and his development of scouting techniques, which would later form the basis of the Boy Scouts movement. Overall, Baden-Powell, The Hero Of Mafeking is a tribute to a remarkable man who demonstrated bravery and leadership in the face of adversity. It provides insight into the life and career of a military hero who went on to inspire generations of young people around the world.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.
