Oom Paul's People / A Narrative of the British-Boer Troubles in South Africa, with a History of the Boers, the Country, and Its Institutions

by Howard Clemens Hillegas

III.--[THE JOHANNESBURG GOLD FIELDS]

Discovery of gold--Early days of the field and the influx of foreigners--The origin of the enmity between the Boers and the newcomers--The Jameson raid and its results.

IV.--[THE BOER OF TO-DAY]

His habits and modes of living--His love of family--His religion and patriotism.

V.--[PRESIDENT KRUGER]

Personal description--His long and active career--His public services--Anecdotes of his life--His home life.

VI.--[INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT KRUGER]

His democracy--Hatred of Mr. Rhodes--Discussion of the Transvaal's position--His opinion of Americans--Why he hates the English--A message to America.

VII.--[CECIL JOHN RHODES]

The ambition of the man--Story of his youth--His many enterprises--Political career--Personality--Anecdotes and incidents of his life--Groote Schuur--His home.