With Roberts to Pretoria: A Tale of The South African War
Fiction, Children's Literature, War & Military
With Roberts to Pretoria is a historical novel by G. A. Henty, published in the late 19th century. Set during the Second Boer War (1899-1902), it follows Yorke Harberton, a young British man who joins General Frederick Roberts' forces. The narrative details his adventures and the military challenges faced by the British army as they advance toward Pretoria, while also exploring themes of courage and self-reliance amidst personal and societal upheaval.
