The author of this book, sometimes known as Maori Browne, had a long career as a colonial soldier. He left behind three books based either on his career or the experiences of men he knew. They focus on the wartime experiences of men like himself tough, resourceful individuals who loved to fight and were skilled marksmen, horsemen and battle-hardened soldiers. Regardless of who they were and where they fought, Browne affectionately refers to them as the lost legion those on whose blood and toil the British Empire (in his opinion) was built, but who received little recognition, praise or reward for their sacrifices. Browne writes in the highly entertaining and often amusing gung-ho style of the Victorian imperialists. He wants to tell a good story. He writes in the first person and was present when the British invaded Zululand. As an officer of the N.N.C., Browne was present at Camp Isandlwhana both before and after the battle and played an active role in the campaign, making him a true eyewitness to this period.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Hamilton-Browne, George
Title
A Lost Legionary in South Africa
Details
English text. 224 pages.
State
new
Subtitle
From the ninth Cape Frontier War and the Anglo-Zulu War to the Bechuanaland Expedition and the uSuthu Rebellion
Greenhill Books 83 Bedford Rd London N2 9DB Vereinigtes Königreich
