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Excerpt from Heroes in Rhyme: And Other Random Verses
IN submitting this work for the indulgent consideration of his friends, the writer would wish to say a few words explanatory of the order in which he has arranged his varied subjects, and of the circumstances under which he embarked in this venture.
He has divided his book into three parts - In the first division, which is headed Heroes, he has attempted to record his admiration of some distinguished officers (most of them personal friends) who have rendered invaluable services to their country, and with their gallant deeds he has coupled the splendid prowess of an Indian chaplain, the Rev. J. W. Adams, who won the Cross in the Afghan War of 1878-9. Then there follows the historical record of three Classic Warriors, and some re?ections on the Victoria Cross. The last chapter of this division concludes with a prophetic description of Kruger's career, passing through three phases of the present war.
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