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Auction #115 begins on 30 May 2024

Schoeman, Karel (Ed.)

The Bloemfontein Diary of Lieut.W.J.St John 1852-1853

Published: Human & Rousseau, Cape Town, 1988

Edition: 1st

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Vrijstatia Series, No.9; "In May 1852 the 20 year-old Irishman William Jones St.John was stationed in Bloenfontein as lieutenant in the Royal Artillery. Twenty months later he died here of dysentery, but in the single volume of his diary which has survived, he has left a vivid picture of life in this small and isolated garrison town during the final months of British occupation, ... the Basutho Campaign, culminating in the battle of Berea... and a trip to the Drakensberg," [front flap]. Book condition: near fine, jacket has some wear to edges, and rubbing. Jacket now protected by a Brodart plastic sleeve.
  • Jacket Condition: very good
  • Binding Condition: near fine
  • Overall Condition: very good
  • Size: 8vo
  • Sold By: Imagine Books
  • Contact Person: Steven Duckworth
  • Country: South Africa
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