With Rimington

A vivid first‑hand chronicle, this book gathers the letters of a British officer serving in South Africa at the turn of the twentieth century. From the quiet dawn at Orange River Camp, he paints the stark desert landscape, the camaraderie of soldiers huddled in sand‑filled tents, and the slow, muddy river that reminds him of the Nile. The prose captures the rhythm of daily life—watch‑fires, marching orders, and the growing bustle as reinforcements arrive under Colonel Methuen’s command.

Interspersed with these observations are candid notes on early battles, the personalities of fellow officers, and the gritty realities of a war that shifts between fierce engagements and prolonged waiting. The author’s tone is honest and unembellished, offering a soldier’s perspective on both the exhilaration of action and the heavy patience required in the quieter months. Listeners will feel the heat of the African sun, hear the rustle of the mimosa shade, and walk alongside a man whose letters preserve a slice of history that is as personal as it is historic.