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Title: Baden-Powell of Mafeking

Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "Baden-Powell of Mafeking" by J. S. Fletcher is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and career of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, focusing particularly on his experiences during the Siege of Mafeking and highlighting his character as a British officer. The narrative examines his childhood, military endeavors, and the qualities that contributed to his legendary status. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing Baden-Powell and his family background, emphasizing the strong influence of his mother and the distinguished heritage from which he comes. It paints a picture of Baden-Powell as a cheerful and resourceful boy with various interests, from art and theatre to exploration. The text not only outlines his early education but also prepares the reader for his transition into military life, outlining the foundational qualities that would later define him as a leader during critical military campaigns. The initial chapters aim to build a character sketch that emphasizes humor, resilience, and a certain boyish charm, all of which will inform his later actions in the theater of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith), 1863-1935

EBook No.: 53696

Published: Dec 8, 2016

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Baden-Powell of Mafeking

Note: Reading ease score: 61.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Chris Curnow, Graeme Mackreth and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Baden-Powell of Mafeking" by J. S. Fletcher is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the life and career of Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, focusing particularly on his experiences during the Siege of Mafeking and highlighting his character as a British officer. The narrative examines his childhood, military endeavors, and the qualities that contributed to his legendary status. The opening of the work sets the stage by introducing Baden-Powell and his family background, emphasizing the strong influence of his mother and the distinguished heritage from which he comes. It paints a picture of Baden-Powell as a cheerful and resourceful boy with various interests, from art and theatre to exploration. The text not only outlines his early education but also prepares the reader for his transition into military life, outlining the foundational qualities that would later define him as a leader during critical military campaigns. The initial chapters aim to build a character sketch that emphasizes humor, resilience, and a certain boyish charm, all of which will inform his later actions in the theater of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith), 1863-1935

EBook No.: 53696

Published: Dec 8, 2016

Downloads: 71

Language: English

Subject: Generals -- Great Britain -- Biography

Subject: Baden-Powell of Gilwell, Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell, Baron, 1857-1941

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.