Camp Life and Sport in South Africa: Experiences of Kaffir Warfare with the Cape Mounted Rifles (1878)

Camp Life and Sport in South Africa: Experiences of Kaffir Warfare with the Cape Mounted Rifles is a book written by Thomas J. Lucas in 1878. The book is a memoir of Lucas' experiences as a member of the Cape Mounted Rifles during the Kaffir Wars in South Africa. Lucas provides a detailed account of his life in camp, including descriptions of the daily routine, food, and living conditions. He also shares his experiences of combat, including battles, skirmishes, and raids against the Kaffir tribes. In addition to his military experiences, Lucas also writes about the sport and recreation enjoyed by the soldiers during their downtime. He describes hunting, fishing, and other outdoor activities that were popular among the troops. Overall, Camp Life and Sport in South Africa provides a unique perspective on life as a soldier during the Kaffir Wars, as well as the leisure activities that helped to keep morale high during times of conflict.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.