From Capetown to Ladysmith: An Unfinished Record of the South African War

"From Capetown to Ladysmith: An Unfinished Record of the South African War" by G.W. Steevens, offers a firsthand view of the South African War as it unfolds in the late 1800s. The story captures the atmosphere as war approaches, focusing on national pride, the intricacies of colonial power, and the personal stories of those caught in the middle. Starting in Capetown, the scene is painted of a town that is a crossroads of culture and society. The narrative is thick with political tensions and shadowed by the loss of work for many because war is coming, setting the stage for a story that is about war and the complex reality of South Africa during turbulent times.