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The American Revolution and the Boer War, An Open Letter to Mr. Charles Francis Adams on His Pamphlet "The Confederacy and the Transvaal"

By Sydney George Fisher
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The author responds to an argument that the Boer guerrilla campaign should have been abandoned after military defeat, rejecting a blanket doctrine of submission to overwhelming force. He draws parallels with the choices made during the American Revolution, questions where a point of scientific defeat can be fixed, and disputes the view that prolonged irregular resistance is necessarily destructive or unjustified. The letter asserts that decisions to continue struggle hinge on context, principle, and the availability of outside assistance, rather than on a universal rule that people facing superior power must always accept dependency to avoid further cost.

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Sydney George Fisher

Sydney George Fisher was an American author and historian known for his works that explore significant historical themes and figures. His notable titles include "The Quaker Colonies: A Chronicle of the Proprietors of the Delaware," which examines the early Quaker settlements in America, and "The True Benjamin Franklin," a biography that delves into the life and contributions of one of America's founding fathers. Fisher's writings often reflect his interest in the interplay of social, political, and cultural factors in shaping American history, particularly during the colonial and revolutionary periods.

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