Bertram Mitford

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Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion

Beschreibung

Aletta: A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Bertram Mitford is a historical novel set during the turbulent period of the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). The story follows Aletta, a young woman caught in the midst of the conflict between British forces and the Boer republics in South Africa. As the war escalates, Aletta's life is dramatically altered by the invasion and the shifting allegiances of those around her. The novel explores love, loyalty, and survival amidst the chaos of war. Aletta's personal journey is intertwined with the broader narrative of the war, as she faces the challenges of living in a country divided by conflict. The story reflects on the impact of war on civilian life, particularly for women, and the complexities of maintaining personal integrity in a time of national crisis. Mitford's tale weaves together themes of sacrifice, betrayal, and resilience, offering a poignant look at the emotional and moral costs of war. Aletta is a powerful exploration of the human side of history, set against the backdrop of one of South Africa's most defining conflicts.

Autor

Bertram Mitford (13 June 1855 4 October 1914) was a colonial writer, novelist, essayist, and cultural critic who published forty-four books, the majority of which were set in South Africa. He was a contemporary of H Rider Haggard. He was a Mitford family member and the third son of Edward Ledwich Osbaldeston Mitford (1811-1912). In 1895, he became the 31st Lord of the Manor of Mitford, succeeding his brother Colonel John Philip Osbaldeston Mitford. He died in 1912 at Mitford Hall in Northumberland. Bertram Mitford was born in Bath in 1855, educated at Hurstpierpoint College in Sussex, traveled to southern Africa in 1874, lived in Cheltenham in 1881, married Zima Helen Gentle, daughter of Alfred Ebden, on March 9, 1886 in Brighton, had daughter Yseulte Helen on June 3, 1887 (died July 1969), son Roland Bertram on June 17, 1891 (died April 16, 1932), lived in London in 1891, and died of liver disease in 1914 in Cowfold, Sussex. He belonged to four London clubs: The Junior Athenaeum, Savage, the New Vagabond, and the Wigwam.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 230
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 14mm
• Gewicht: 330g
• ISBN-13: 9789368090519
• ISBN-10: 9368090513
• Artikelnr.: 73295125