Publisher's navy blue leatherette binding with gilt titles on front panel. Illustrated dust jacket.
Edition limited to 1500 numbered copies. This being number 163.
A portfolio of 19 maps (4 fold-out) detailing the various battles fought against the Zulus during the 19th century. Five maps depict Voortrekker battles (Massacre at Blaauwkrantz, Death of Piet Uys, Vecht Laager, Battle of Tugela, Battle of Blood River), one map depicts Dick King's famous ride, and thirteen maps depict the various battles of the Anglo-Zulu War (Isandhlwana, Rorke's Drift, Inyezane, Intombi, Hlobane, Kambula, Gingindhlovu, Death of Prince Imperial, Ulundi).
Numerous black & white photographs throughout illustrating graves, important sites, memorials, scenes and portraits.
Binding sound. Contents clean. Dust jacket with mild age-associated edge wear.
'So many people visit Zululand, yet so few know the fascinating history of this beautiful land. The author has spent years of research on this book and the accounts of the epic battles between the proud Zulu race and the British and Dutch in the mid Nineteenth century fills a longfelt need, a volume that will be of absorbing interest to all who enjoy reading of the early days of our history.' - editor's note
- Jacket Condition: Very Good
- Binding Condition: Very Good
