Halstead (Murat)

BRITON AND BOER IN SOUTH AFRICA

. . . The Story of England's War with the Brave Boers and the Eventful History of South Africa

Published: Union Book and Bible House, Denver, Colorado, 1900

Edition: First Edition

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Blue cloth boards, gilt lettered, with colour illustration pasted to the upper board,  new endpapers, 522 pp of text, "richly illustrated with over 100 portraits and half-tone engravings made from drawings of the best artists". A 2mm corner water mark on some pages at rear, very faint.

In two parts: 

  1. "A Complete History of South Africa before the Breaking-out of the Present War" etc

Discovery, settlement, Native Tribes, Missionaries and their labours, Government, wars, diamond mining and gold fields, heroes, statesmen and kings.

  1. "A Thorough Reliable and Impartial History of England's Conflict with the Boers" etc

Battle of Majuba Hill, determination and heroism on both sides, marksmanship and strategy of the Boers. Attitudes of Foreign Nations and the influence of this War on Civilization.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (235 x 180 mm)
  • Name: Mantis Books
  • Contact Person: Charl Yates
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0833219905
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT & Paypal
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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