Ladysmith The Diary Of A Siege
By Henry Woodd Nevinson
Length6h 32m
About this audiobook
Ladysmith: The Diary of a Siege is a first-hand account of the 118-day siege of Ladysmith during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The author, Henry Woodd Nevinson, was a British war correspondent who was trapped inside the besieged town along with the civilian population and British soldiers. The book describes the daily struggles of life under siege, including the shortage of food and water, the constant bombardment by Boer artillery, and the deaths and injuries caused by shelling and sniper fire. Nevinson also provides a vivid portrait of the town's inhabitants, including the soldiers, civilians, and Boer prisoners of war. Throughout the book, Nevinson conveys the sense of uncertainty and fear that pervaded the town during the siege, as well as the determination and resilience of the people who endured it. The diary offers a unique perspective on a key moment in South African history and the British Empire's efforts to maintain control over the region.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory, Biography and Memoir
Length6 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 6, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
12CHAPTER XII
2CHAPTER II
13CHAPTER XIII
3CHAPTER III
14CHAPTER XIV
4CHAPTER IV
15CHAPTER XV
5CHAPTER V
16CHAPTER XVI
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6CHAPTER VI
17CHAPTER XVII
7CHAPTER VII
18CHAPTER XVIII
8CHAPTER VIII
19CHAPTER XIX
9CHAPTER IX
20CHAPTER XX
10CHAPTER X
21CHAPTER XXI
11CHAPTER XI
22APPENDIX
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