With Steyn and De Wet

"With Steyn and De Wet" by F. F. (Filippus Fourie) Pienaar, is a historical narrative that immerses readers in the heart of the Boer War through the eyes of a telegraph operator in South Africa. The story evokes the feelings of the Boer people during the war as battles rage and loved ones fall. From a peaceful monastery where the main character hopes for adventure to the jarring reports of death pouring in, this book captures the tension and emotion of patriotism and loss. The story follows the main character as he transitions from hearing of the battles in the distance to deciding to join the fighting after he receives terrible news.