This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 00002120
Title: Chants for the Boer
Original Publication: United States: The Whitaker & Ray Company, 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: To the Boers -- To ye fighting lords of London town -- Mother Egypt -- Anglo-Saxon alliance -- India and the Boers -- At the calend's close -- As it is written -- To Oom Paul Kruger -- Usland to the Boers -- That Ussian of Usland -- Fight a boy of your size.
Credits: Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Chants for the Boer" by Joaquin Miller is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. The book primarily addresses the struggles and resistance of the Boer people during the Anglo-Boer War, highlighting themes of freedom, conflict, and imperialism. Miller's poetry reflects a deep empathy for the Boers, drawing parallels between their plight and other historical injustices. The poems within "Chants for the Boer" convey the emotions and sentiments surrounding the struggles faced by the Boer farmers as they confront British imperial aggression. Through verses dedicated to figures like Paul Kruger and themes such as loyalty, sacrifice, and the fight for justice, Miller passionately defends the Boer cause while criticizing the actions of English politicians and the British Empire. The collection serves as a cultural and political commentary that resonates with the broader ideals of freedom and resistance against oppression, ultimately calling for solidarity among those who value liberty and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miller, Joaquin, 1837-1913
EBook No.: 71889
Published: Oct 16, 2023
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: South African War, 1899-1902 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 00002120
Title: Chants for the Boer
Original Publication: United States: The Whitaker & Ray Company, 1900.
Note: Reading ease score: 87.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents: To the Boers -- To ye fighting lords of London town -- Mother Egypt -- Anglo-Saxon alliance -- India and the Boers -- At the calend's close -- As it is written -- To Oom Paul Kruger -- Usland to the Boers -- That Ussian of Usland -- Fight a boy of your size.
Credits: Tim Lindell, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Chants for the Boer" by Joaquin Miller is a collection of poetic works written in the early 20th century, specifically around the turn of the century. The book primarily addresses the struggles and resistance of the Boer people during the Anglo-Boer War, highlighting themes of freedom, conflict, and imperialism. Miller's poetry reflects a deep empathy for the Boers, drawing parallels between their plight and other historical injustices. The poems within "Chants for the Boer" convey the emotions and sentiments surrounding the struggles faced by the Boer farmers as they confront British imperial aggression. Through verses dedicated to figures like Paul Kruger and themes such as loyalty, sacrifice, and the fight for justice, Miller passionately defends the Boer cause while criticizing the actions of English politicians and the British Empire. The collection serves as a cultural and political commentary that resonates with the broader ideals of freedom and resistance against oppression, ultimately calling for solidarity among those who value liberty and justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Miller, Joaquin, 1837-1913
EBook No.: 71889
Published: Oct 16, 2023
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: South African War, 1899-1902 -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.