The Writings, Photographs & Sketches of Henry Charles Harford 1850-1937 (SIGNED by BOTH AUTHORS and Dr. Adrian Greaves)

Henry Charles Harford was an entomologist and a vibrant personality of the Anglo Zulu War. Harford had always fascinated David Rattray, the world famous lecturer on the Anglo Zulu War of 1879 and himself a qualified entomologist. David gave countless world-wide presentations and always wove the story of 'Charlie Harford the beetle collector' into his enthralling lectures.

Harford participated in a number of important actions during the Zulu War and was at Rorke's Drift until the invasion of Zululand. He led the first attack against the local Zulu Chief Sihayo and accompanied Lord Chelmsford on his ill-fated reconnaissance which left the main British camp at Isandlwana unprepared for a full Zulu attack the following day. He witnessed the result of the Zulu victory at Isandlwana and went on to see the aftermath at Rorke's Drift; he then supervised the disbandment of the Natal Native Contingent. At the same time his senior officer, Commandant Lonsdale, gave Harford custody of two officer deserters, Lieutenants Higginson and Stephenson; both officers had abandoned their men in action against the Zulus and the situation caused Harford some perplexing moments. Following the Zulu defeat on the 4th July 1879 Harford was part of the force that searched for King Cetshwayo and he was personally given the custody of King Cetshwayo following his capture until the king was imprisoned at Cape Town.

The authors have faithfully transcribed Harford's notes, diaries and journals using his own spelling and syntax. Where this needs clarification, the modern usage has been included)in italics). Harford's use of punctuation is old fashioned and many of his sentences run into several lines. Where this has caused confusion, the editor has added the occasional comma or full stop. Otherwise, this project is a faithful reproduction of Harford's hand-written records.

Hardcover with dustcover.Signed to 1/2 title page by David and Emma Payne/Adrian Greaves and Audrey-Harford's Grand-daughter. xx plus 304 pages detailed text, maps and illustrations. As New.