Three books in one volume: startling experiences in the three wars: China, war in the Philippines, South Africa

This volume, "Startling Experiences in the Three Wars: War in China, The Philippines, South Africa," is an early 20th-century historical compilation edited by Marshall Everett (a pseudonym for Henry Neil) and H. I. Cleveland. Published by The Educational Company of Chicago, it collects "thrilling stories" and "startling personal experiences" "told by the heroes themselves" from three concurrent global conflicts that marked the transition into the 20th century: The Boxer Rebellion (War in China): An anti-foreign and anti-Christian uprising in China from 1899 to 1901. The Philippine-American War (War in The Philippines): An armed conflict between the United States and Filipino revolutionaries, lasting from 1899 to 1902. The Second Boer War (War in South Africa): A conflict between the British Empire and the two Boer republics (the South African Republic and the Orange Free State) from 1899 to 1902. The book is an example of the popular, often sensationalist, reportage common in the early 1900s, designed to provide the American public with immediate and dramatic accounts of global military affairs. Its publication reflects intense American interest in the overseas expansion and military actions following the Spanish-American War, particularly the contentious conflict in the Philippines. It serves as a primary source for understanding the popular perception and narrative framing of war during this period, emphasizing "bravery," "startling personal experiences," and "wonderful descriptions of battles," as noted on the title page.

The book is considered valuable. It is advised that researchers use digital copy rather than physical books for preservation purposes.

935 pages : illustrations ; photographs ; maps

Edited by Marshall Everett and H. I. Cleveland, Special Writer

Date Created Circa 1900 (The three conflicts covered—Boxer Rebellion, Philippine-American War, Second Boer War—all concluded around this time, and publisher records often suggest 1900 or 1905, with a copyright date sometimes listed as 1899.)

Fil. 991.4 Ev2

APA Citation:

Everett, M., & Cleveland, H. I. (Eds.). (1900). Three books in one volume: startling experiences in the three wars: China, war in the Philippines, South Africa... The Educational Company.