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The If Man
Dr Leander Starr Jameson, the Inspiration for Kipling's Masterpiece
Book • 2012
This engaging biography by Chris Ash recounts the life of Dr. Leander Starr Jameson, a hero and rogue of the Empire, known for his role in the Jameson Raid and his influence on Kipling's famous poem.
Jameson was a medical doctor, administrator, and adventurer who played a significant role in the formation of the British South Africa Company and the First Matabele War. Despite controversies, he maintained a successful political career until his death in 1917.
Jameson was a medical doctor, administrator, and adventurer who played a significant role in the formation of the British South Africa Company and the First Matabele War. Despite controversies, he maintained a successful political career until his death in 1917.
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