A record, in diary form, of the 5th Dragoon Guards, who were engaged in the siege of Ladysmith, South African War, 1899-1902, with descriptions of the battles of Elandslaagte and other engagements, from the observations of eye-witnesses.
The volume contains Lieut.-Colonel Gore's experiences, and his Preface is dated Ingogo, September 5th 1900, while in a postscript, dated Volksrust, December 12th, 1900, the editor expresses his indebtedness to Mr. Montrose Cloete for his kindness in preparing the volume for the press.
SOURCE: Mendelssohn. Volume 1. Page 621.
Original red cloth with two black bands across the boards. Gilt vignette to front board, and lettering and bands to spine. Some spotting and also to edges.
Script to front paste down. Photograph of JLM on "Maisee". Halftitle. Photograph Frontispiece, with tissue guard. Title. Preface. List of Illustrations. x plus 171 pages text and Appendix. Includes folding map.
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Good
- Size: 19 X 13cm
- Sold By: Quathlamba Winds Books
- Contact Person: Ian & Yvonne Halford
- Country: United Kingdom
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01743 361772
- Preferred Payment Methods: Paypal-Cheques-Direct Transfer to UK Bank.
- Trade Associations: SABDA
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