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Re: Books--What are you reading/read and recommendations 10 years 7 months ago #13784

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I saw this book advertised recently.

There is a strange review of it in the Spectator from 1902 which ways:

It is probable, may even be taken for granted, that this story was prepared before the Boer War came to an end. It must be regarded accordingly, and no fault can be reasonably found with it. It is a spirited story—that we are sure to get when Captain Brereton writes—and no one can object if the Britisher has the better of it in the various conflicts of arms and wits that are related. But it may be hoped that for a while the subject will be dropped.

Not sure what that last sentence means?

Dr David Biggins

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Re: Books--What are you reading/read and recommendations 10 years 7 months ago #13793

LinneyI Away Moderator Posts: 2709 Thank you received: 1540	David Suggest that the reviewer was referring to the reconciliation needed in the aftermath of the conflict. A good example of that post-conflict genre, in my opinion, can be seen in "Anti-Commando". Regards IL.
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Re: Books--What are you reading/read and recommendations 10 years 7 months ago #13796

djb Offline Administrator Posts: 31669 Thank you received: 4529	Morning/evening Ian, That would make sense. Do you think the reviewers were fed up with books on the war by 1902? Dr David Biggins
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Re: Books--What are you reading/read and recommendations 10 years 7 months ago #13798

LinneyI Away Moderator Posts: 2709 Thank you received: 1540	David I think your suggestion would have been correct!!!!!! Have been very very busy at work so little opportunity to contribute. Best regards IL.
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Re: Books--What are you reading/read and recommendations 10 years 7 months ago #13799

djb Offline Administrator Posts: 31669 Thank you received: 4529	This page from a book was used on eBay recently to provide information on a Queensland recipient's medals. Does anyone recognise the book? With thanks David Dr David Biggins Attachments:
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Re: Books--What are you reading/read and recommendations 10 years 7 months ago #13803

LinneyI Away Moderator Posts: 2709 Thank you received: 1540	David I think it is a page of Bill Woolmore's "The Bushveld Carbineers and the Pietersburg Light Horse" published 2002. I don't have the ISBN number. Regards IL.
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