211 pages, frontispiece portrait, 5 plates, decorated red cloth soiled, spine gilt.
A biography of General Wauchope containing an account of the background to the war and his services in South Africa: he 'received a commission to command the Third or Highland Brigade, forming part of the western column under General Lord Methuen for the relief of Kimberley and Mafeking.' A detailed account is given of the 'fateful' battle of Magersfontein where the General 'fell after being twice hit with rifle bullets through his helmet.' Commenting on his death, the author writes: 'It was felt that the empire had lost one of its noblest and best, that a hero had gone down to his rest ere his full life's work was done.' (page 196).
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 8vo (190 x 135 mm)
- Sold By: Clarke's Africana & Rare Books
- Contact Person: Paul Mills
- Country: South Africa
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 021 794 0600
- Preferred Payment Methods: Visa & Mastercard via PayGate secure links and Bank transfers.
- Trade Associations: ABA - ILAB, SABDA
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