A Subaltern's Letters to His Wife

A Subaltern�������s Letters To His Wife is a collection of letters written by Reginald Rankin, a British Army officer, to his wife during his service in the Second Boer War in South Africa. The letters provide a personal and intimate account of the daily life and experiences of a soldier on the front lines of the war. Rankin�������s letters cover a range of topics, including his impressions of the local people and culture, the challenges of military life, and his thoughts on the political situation in South Africa. The book offers a unique perspective on the Boer War, as it is written from the point of view of an ordinary soldier rather than a high-ranking officer or politician. The letters are also notable for their literary quality, as Rankin was a talented writer and his prose is often vivid and evocative. Overall, A Subaltern�������s Letters To His Wife is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the experiences of soldiers during the Boer War and the broader social and political context of the time.This scarce antiquarian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.