Mafeking: A Siege Diary is a fascinating non-fiction work in which author Frederick David Baillie tells the story of one of the most famous sieges in history, which took place during the Second Boer War in 1900. The book is based on the personal experience of the author, who was in Mafekinge during the siege, and the diaries he kept during these events. The author describes in detail the life of the city during the siege, immediately conveys the atmosphere of tension and heroism that prevailed among the defenders. This book will help readers better understand historical events and feel the spirit and willpower of people who survived this difficult period in their history."