When the Anglo-Boer War broke out in 1899, Jacoba Elizabeth de la Rey, wife of the Boer general Koos de la Rey, found herself caught up in a conflict that would profoundly affect her family and her country. Forced to leave her home, she travelled through the war-torn countryside, enduring hardship, uncertainty, and the constant threat of capture.
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Translated into English by Lucy Hotz and first published in 1903, this firsthand account offers a rare perspective on the war through the experiences of a Boer woman. Written with candour, determination, and unwavering religious faith, her memoir provides a valuable record of civilian suffering and resilience.
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This carefully prepared edition includes a new introduction, restored original illustrations, additional historical illustrations, and explanatory footnotes.
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