Publisher's Synopsis
The Brunt Of The War And Where It Fell is a book written by Emily Hobhouse that provides a comprehensive account of her experiences during the Second Boer War in South Africa. Hobhouse was a British humanitarian who traveled to South Africa in 1900 to investigate the conditions in the concentration camps where Boer women and children were being held by the British forces. The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes Hobhouse's journey to South Africa and her experiences in the concentration camps. She provides a detailed account of the poor living conditions, lack of medical care, and high mortality rates in the camps. She also highlights the mistreatment of Boer women and children by the British authorities.The second part of the book focuses on Hobhouse's efforts to bring attention to the plight of the Boer people. She wrote letters to newspapers and politicians, gave speeches, and organized relief efforts to help the Boer prisoners. Hobhouse's work was instrumental in bringing about changes in the treatment of Boer prisoners and in raising awareness about the injustices of the war.Overall, The Brunt Of The War And Where It Fell is a powerful testimony to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and a reminder of the importance of standing up for justice and human rights.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.
