"On The Eve Of The War" offers a compelling snapshot of South Africa on the brink of conflict. Evelyn Cecil, a keen observer of his time, recounts his journey through Cape Colony, the Orange Free State, the Transvaal, Natal, and Rhodesia between September 1899 and January 1900. Cecil's narrative provides invaluable insights into the political and social tensions brewing in the region as British and Boer interests clashed. More than a mere travelogue, this work captures the atmosphere of uncertainty and anticipation that permeated the area just before the outbreak of the Second Boer War. Cecil's detailed observations and reflections make "On The Eve Of The War" an enduring resource for anyone interested in the history of South Africa and the dynamics of colonialism. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.