
Campaigning in Kaffirland; Or, Scenes and Adventures in the Kaffir War of 1851-52
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About This Book
"Campaigning in Kaffirland" by Capt. W. R. King provides a detailed account of the military operations during the Kaffir War of 1851-2. The narrative focuses on the movements of troops, encounters with the enemy, challenges faced, and victories achieved during the campaign. Through vivid descriptions of landscapes, wildlife, and engagements, the book offers valuable insights into the strategies and hardships of the war, shedding light on a lesser-known chapter of history.
Chapters (351)
- CAMPAIGNING IN KAFFIRLAND OR Scenes and Adventures IN THE KAFFIR WAR OF 1851-2.
- PREFACE.
- CONTENTS.
- LIST OF PLATES.
- CHAPTER I. ORDERED TO THE CAPE—VOYAGE OUT.
- CHAPTER II. STATE OF THE COUNTRY ON ARRIVAL.
- CHAPTER III. LANDING—MARCH UP THE COUNTRY—FIRST BRUSH WITH THE REBELS.
- FOOTNOTES:
- CHAPTER IV. ADVANCE INTO KAFFIRLAND—ATTACK ON THE AMATOLAS—FORT BEAUFORT—CAMP ON THE KOONAP RIVER.
- FOOTNOTES:
- CHAPTER V. REIT FONTEIN—STANDING CAMP—MARCH TO SOMERSET—ACTION ON KROMME HEIGHTS—RETURN TO FORT BEAUFORT.
- FOOTNOTES:
- CHAPTER VI. ATTACK ON THE WATERKLOOF—SUBSEQUENT OPERATIONS.
- CHAPTER VII. FOURTH ATTACK ON THE WATERKLOOF.—DEATH OF LIEUT.-COL. FORDYCE, AND OTHER OFFICERS.
- CHAPTER VIII. CATTLE LIFTING—KAFFIR AND FINGO CUSTOMS, ETC.
- FOOTNOTES:
- CHAPTER IX. NIGHT ATTACK ON CAMP.—POST RETIEF.
- CHAPTER X. BUSHMAN PAINTINGS—LOCUSTS—RETURN Of TRANS-KEI EXPEDITION.
- FOOTNOTES:
- CHAPTER XI. DESTRUCTION OF KAFFIR CROPS—FIFTH ATTACK ON WATERKLOOF.
- FOOTNOTES:
- CHAPTER XII. SIXTH ATTACK ON THE WATERKLOOF—UITHAALDER—RETURN OF EXPEDITION AGAINST KRELI.
- FOOTNOTES:
- CHAPTER XIII. FINAL ATTACK, AND CLEARANCE OF THE WATERKLOOF.
- CHAPTER XIV. EXPEDITION ACROSS THE GREAT ORANGE RIVER AGAINST THE BASUTO CHIEF MOSHESH.
- CHAPTER XV. MARCH DOWN THE COUNTRY—TERMINATION OF THE WAR.
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