Publisher's Synopsis
""Briton or Boer? A Tale of the Fight for Africa"" is a historical novel written by George Griffith and originally published in 1897. The story is set in the late 19th century during the Second Boer War, which was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer states in South Africa. The novel follows the lives of two young men, one British and one Boer, who are both caught up in the conflict. The British protagonist, Jack Harland, is a soldier fighting for the British Empire, while the Boer protagonist, Piet van Heerden, is a farmer who joins the Boer army to defend his homeland. As the war progresses, Jack and Piet find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, and their paths cross several times as they fight for their respective causes. The novel explores themes of patriotism, nationalism, and the human cost of war. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the landscape and people of South Africa during this tumultuous period in history. ""Briton or Boer? A Tale of the Fight for Africa"" is a gripping and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most significant conflicts of the late 19th century.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.
