On The Eve Of The War is a book written by Evelyn Cecil, which provides a detailed narrative of her impressions during a journey in Cape Colony, the Free State, the Transvaal, Natal, and Rhodesia from September 1899 to January 1900. The book is set against the backdrop of the looming Boer War, which was about to break out at the time of her travels.Cecil provides a unique perspective on the political and social climate of the region, as she meets with various individuals and witnesses firsthand the tensions between the British and the Boers. She also provides a vivid description of the landscape, the people, and the customs of the various regions she visited.The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the events leading up to the Boer War, and provides a valuable insight into the attitudes and perceptions of the people who were living through this tumultuous period in South African history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of South Africa, and the Boer War in particular.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.