Aletta - Bertram Mitford - Bog

Aletta: A Tale of the Boer Invasion is a historical novel written by Bertram Mitford and first published in 1900. The story is set during the Second Boer War in South Africa and follows the life of a young Boer woman named Aletta, who is forced to flee her home with her family when the British invade their land. As Aletta and her family struggle to survive in the midst of the war, she becomes involved in a love triangle with two British soldiers, one of whom is kind and sympathetic to her plight, while the other is cruel and ruthless. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating impact of war on ordinary people. It also provides an insight into the complex political and social dynamics of the Boer War, which was fought between the British Empire and the two Boer states, the South African Republic and the Orange Free State.Overall, Aletta: A Tale of the Boer Invasion is a gripping and emotional novel that offers a vivid portrayal of a turbulent period in South African history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.