Baden-Powell of Mafeking

In "Baden-Powell of Mafeking," J. S. Fletcher offers a meticulously researched biography of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Boy Scouts, set against the backdrop of his transformative experiences during the Siege of Mafeking in the Second Boer War. Fletcher'Äôs narrative blends vivid character studies and engaging prose with a critical examination of military tactics, social contexts, and t...