History of South Africa and the Boer=British War. Blood and Gold in Africa... by Beck, Henry Houghton

Philadelphia,k PA. (1900): Globe Bible Publishing Co. First Edition. Octavo. 505pp., Color folding frontispiece map..... The matchless drama of the dark continent from Pharaoh to "Oom Paul". The transvaal War and the final struggle between Britain and Boer over the gold of Ophir. A story of thrilling romance and adventure among wild beasts and wilder men, in search of sport and gems and gold. Profusely and superbly illustrated with photographs, sketches and maps from official sources. A first hand account of this work written while the war was still being fought. The author presents the history of the origin of the war and narrates the story of the actual conflict as it rages on. The war would continue for the next two years leaving thousands dead, mostly civilians from disease and famine. A handsome copy bound in blue pictorial cloth lettered and decorated in red and black, light wear to corners and spine ends. Very nice.