PEACE AND WAR IN THE TRANSVAAL

The first edition of this very scarce title recounting the unsuccessful defence of Lydenburg during Siege of Lydenburg in 1881, resulting in the onset of the First Anglo Boer War. This account was written by Mrs. Walter Long, wife of the British Commander of this operation, Second Lieutenant Walter Long. The author was also present in Lydenburg during the siege so this is a first hand report. 128pp. Small 8vo. In the original green gilt embossed cloth. SABIB Vol. 3. Page 158.