Through Shot and Flame by J.D.Kestell, Africana Reprint Library Volume Eight.
Facsimile reproduction of the 1903 edition with new Foreword, Introduction to the Author, Illustrations and Index. Hardback with dustcover over red boards with gold blocking and lettering to spine. Illustrated endpapers-top edge stained red.
Through Shot and Flame is an exciting story of the South African War of 1899-1902. Written by a great Afrikaner patriot who took part in the Tweede Vryeidsoorlog- the "Second War of Freedom"- as one of the famed Orange Free State triumvirate, it is also an important historical work.
New material added to the original includes an interpretative Foreword by the noted military historian, Dr O.N.Ransford; an introduction to the Author by Kestell's biographer, Prof. P.J.Nienaber; sixteen pages of contemporary illustrations and a comprehensive Index.
Frontispiece with tissue guard- Foreword xix - 347 pages text plus x pages Index. Very clean copy.
- Jacket Condition: Very Good
- Binding Condition: Very Good
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Size: 22 X 24.5cm
- 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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