From Capetown to Ladysmith. An Unfinished Record of the South African War
by Steevens, G. W
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Port Elizabeth, South Africa
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About This Item
(New York: Negro Universities Press, 1969) 837126495. Text facsimile of the 1900 edition published by Dodd, Mead and Co. 8vo; original brown cloth, with lettering to spine; no dustwrapper, as issued; pp. (iv) + 198; frontis. portrait; folding map. A little spotting. Very good condition. 'Mr. Steevens was present at the battle of Elandslaagte and observed that the Boer prisoners "were manly and courteous, and through their untrimmed beards and rough courduroys a voice said very plainly, 'Ruling race.' These Boers might be brutal, might be treacherous; but they held their heads like gentlemen." The author was besieged in Ladysmith and gives a vivid account of the investment. The last chapter of the volume was contributed by Mr. Vernon Blackburn, and contains some account of the death and funeral of Mr. Steevens, with some appreciative notes on his character, abilities and work.' - Mendelssohn II, p. 433. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA (ZA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7176
- Title
- From Capetown to Ladysmith. An Unfinished Record of the South African War
- Author
- Steevens, G. W
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- (New York: Negro Universities Press, 1969) 837126495
- Keywords
- Natal Front. Siege of Ladysmith Anglo-Boer War
- Bookseller catalogs
- Anglo-Boer War;
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Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
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Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
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Port Elizabeth
About Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA
Christison Rare Books operates as a mail order business, based in Port Elizabeth. We are members of IOBA and SABDA. Whereas we stock thousands of books on a wide variety of subjects, our focus has always been on SE Africa - its peoples, wildlife and history. The store is managed by Lindsay Christison. Although we do not run an open book shop, prospective customers who would like to examine items described in our on-line list of stock are welcome to make an appointment.
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