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Louis Creswicke
Louis Creswicke (1836-1914) was a British historian and author known for his detailed works on historical events, particularly the Boer War. He is best remembered for his multi-volume work "South Africa and the Transvaal War," which provides an in-depth account of the conflict and its political background. Creswicke was a meticulous researcher, often praised for his clarity and accuracy. His other notable works include "Roxburghe Ballads" and "A Noble Woman: The Life-Story of Edith Cavell."
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CHRONOLOGICAL TABLE—Vol. II. OCTOBER. 11.—Boer Ultimatum time-limit expired. Great Britain commenced to be at war with Transvaal and Orange Free State. 12.—Text of Great Britain's reply to Boer Ultimatum issued. It stated that the conditions demanded were such as her Majesty's Government deemed it impossible to discuss. Mr. Conyngham Greene recalled. Armoured train captured by Boers...
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INTRODUCTION The Transvaal War—like a gigantic picture—cannot be considered at close quarters. To fully appreciate the situation, and all that it embraces, the critic must stand at a suitable distance. He must gaze not merely with the eye of to-day, or even of the whole nineteenth century, but with his mind educated to the strange conditions of earlier civilisation. For in these conditions will be...
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LOVES USURIES. Love's Usuries. "The star of love is a flower—a deathless token,That grows beside the gate of unseen things." Among friends, parting for a lengthy spell has its disadvantages. They age in character and physique, and after the reconnoitre there is a pathetic consciousness of the grudging confessions which time has inscribed on the monumental palimpsest. My meeting with...
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