Baden-Powell of Mafeking

Baden-Powell of Mafeking PDF Author: J. S. Fletcher
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121

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Presenting a meticulously researched biography of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell. This work celebrates the achievements of the strong and influential British Army officer, writer, founder, and first Chief Scout of the global Scout Movement. Baden-Powell operated in the British Army from 1876 till 1910 in India and Africa. During the Second Boer War, 1899, in South Africa, Baden-Powell successfully defended the town in the Siege of Mafeking. Since the life and legacy of Baden-Powell cannot be separated from the turbulent period in which he lived, this work represents the history of Great Britain. The author interests the readers with several unknown facts about the brave officer and his role in the Second Boer War when guarding Mafeking seemed impossible. Content includes: Introduction To The Man In The Street Baden-Powell—the Manner Of Man He Is An Expedition And A Campaign The Story Of The Siege Of Mafeking, 1899-1900

Baden-Powell of Mafeking

Baden-Powell of Mafeking PDF Author: J. S. Fletcher
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 121

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Presenting a meticulously researched biography of Robert Baden-Powell, 1st Baron Baden-Powell. This work celebrates the achievements of the strong and influential British Army officer, writer, founder, and first Chief Scout of the global Scout Movement. Baden-Powell operated in the British Army from 1876 till 1910 in India and Africa. During the Second Boer War, 1899, in South Africa, Baden-Powell successfully defended the town in the Siege of Mafeking. Since the life and legacy of Baden-Powell cannot be separated from the turbulent period in which he lived, this work represents the history of Great Britain. The author interests the readers with several unknown facts about the brave officer and his role in the Second Boer War when guarding Mafeking seemed impossible. Content includes: Introduction To The Man In The Street Baden-Powell—the Manner Of Man He Is An Expedition And A Campaign The Story Of The Siege Of Mafeking, 1899-1900

Baden-Powell, the Hero of Mafeking

Baden-Powell, the Hero of Mafeking PDF Author: W. Francis Aitken
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Generals
Languages : en
Pages : 216

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The Boy

The Boy PDF Author: Pat Hopkins
Publisher: New Holland Australia(AU)
ISBN: 9781868722624
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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This critical reappraisal of the siege of Mafikeng provides a fresh examination of the role of Major-General Baden-Powell in the conflict, during which approximately 2000 people died in action or expired from disease or starvation.

Baden-Powell of Mafeking

Baden-Powell of Mafeking PDF Author: J. S. Fletcher
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ISBN: 9780243722464
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :

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BADEN-POWELL

BADEN-POWELL PDF Author: W. FRANCIS. AITKEN
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781033416754
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Baden-Powell of Mafeking (Illustrated Edition)

Baden-Powell of Mafeking (Illustrated Edition) PDF Author: J. S. Fletcher
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781406884142
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 92

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Fletcher (1863-1935) was an English journalist and author who wrote over 230 books on a wide variety of subjects, both fiction and non-fiction. This work was published in 1900 shortly after Baden-Powell established himself as a national hero by successfully defending the town during the Siege of Mafeking in the Second Boer War. With sketch maps and illustrations by the author.

Baden-Powell - The Hero of Mafeking

Baden-Powell - The Hero of Mafeking PDF Author: W. Francis Aitken
Publisher: Pickle Partners Publishing
ISBN: 1908902795
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 88

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Baron Baden-Powell is nowadays remembered best for his work as the founder of the Scouting Movement which has gone on to become a world-wide success; however his initial reputation rested on his military career centred on the Boer War. Colonel Baden-Powell, as he then was, commanded at Mafeking and was charged with its defence no matter the odds. At his command he had few resources, even fewer men and slim prospects of holding out against overwhelming odds. What this book tells, with great gusto, is the miracle that Baden-Powell contrived to bring about by successfully defending Mafeking for seven months. His tactics were often unconventional but very effective in keeping up both the spirits of the townspeople and the Boers at bay. He set an example of sang-froid that was instrumental in ensuring the troops under his command did not give in to the fears of the odds facing them. The following anecdote is characteristic of him: “Soon after the redoubtable Cronje [The Boer General] took command of the Boer forces, he forwarded a demand for surrender, to avoid further bloodshed, to which the reply [Baden-Powell’s] was, "When will the bloodshed begin?"” Highly recommended. Author — W. Francis Aitken Text taken, whole and complete, from the edition published in 1900, London, by S W Partridge & Co. Original Page Count – 175 pages. Illustrations — 1 Portrait.

Sketches in Mafeking and East Africa

Sketches in Mafeking and East Africa PDF Author: Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell Baron Baden-Powell of Gilwell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Africa, Central
Languages : en
Pages : 224

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The Siege of Mafeking

The Siege of Mafeking PDF Author: Angus Hamilton
Publisher: London, Methuen & Company
ISBN:
Category : Mafeking (South Africa)
Languages : en
Pages : 436

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My Adventures As a Spy

My Adventures As a Spy PDF Author: Robert Baden Powell
Publisher: AbsolutelyAmazingebooks.com
ISBN: 1499158149
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 120

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"I love spy stories — especially when they are true." - Barthélemy Banks, Mumm You think he was the ultimate Boy Scout, but before Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scouting Movement he was a spy. Not only did he spy for the British government, he wrote a book about those adventures -- explaining all. From the passing secret messages to using disguises, from hoodwinking the enemy to knowing whom to trust (no one). Baden-Powell tells all, and it reads like — well, like a spy novel. But it's all true.