Alexander Stewart Orr
Scottish Yeomanry in South Africa, 1900-1901 is a historical book written by Alexander Stewart Orr. The book is a record of the work and experiences of the Glasgow and Ayrshire companies during the Second Boer War in South Africa. The Scottish Yeomanry were a volunteer cavalry regiment that was sent to South Africa to help the British Army in their fight against the Boers. The book provides a detailed account of the regiment’s journey to South Africa, their training, and their experiences on the front line. It describes the battles they fought in, the tactics they used, and the hardships they faced during the war. The book also includes photographs of the soldiers and their equipment, as well as maps of the battlefields.The author, Alexander Stewart Orr, was a member of the Glasgow company and served in South Africa during the war. He wrote this book to document the experiences of the Scottish Yeomanry and to honor the bravery and sacrifice of his fellow soldiers. Overall, Scottish Yeomanry in South Africa, 1900-1901 is a valuable historical record of the Scottish Yeomanry’s contribution to the Second Boer War. It provides a unique perspective on the war and sheds light on the experiences of the soldiers who fought in it.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.
