Baden-Powell, The Hero Of Mafeking (1900) is a book written by W. Francis Aitken that tells the story of the British army officer Robert Baden-Powell and his heroic defense of the town of Mafeking during the Second Boer War. The book provides a detailed account of the siege of Mafeking, which lasted for 217 days and was a significant event in the war. It describes Baden-Powell's leadership skills and his ability to inspire his troops, as well as his...