In Zululand with the British Throughout the War of 1879.
by Charles L. Norris-Newman
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Original sepia photograph of Sir Bartle Frere tipped-in as frontispiece. Illustrated with 3 portraits and 9 fold-out lithographic plans, including a large fold-out "Military Map of Zulu Land and Adjacent Parts of Natal and Transvaal" at the rear. 8vo. Original green cloth, gilt letters on spine, gilt vignette of 3 Zulu weapons on front cover. London: W.H. Allen & Co. . . . 1880. First Edition.
The author was special correspondent to the British forces from the entry into Natal at the very start of 1878, through the battles from Isandhlwana to Ulundi in July 1879 and the subsequent winding up of the campaign after that victory. His detailed account is the most authoritative description of the Zulu War in South Africa. Front hinge starting, former owner's address label on front pastedown; some foxing to endpapers and title page; o/w Very Nice. Scarce.
The author was special correspondent to the British forces from the entry into Natal at the very start of 1878, through the battles from Isandhlwana to Ulundi in July 1879 and the subsequent winding up of the campaign after that victory. His detailed account is the most authoritative description of the Zulu War in South Africa. Front hinge starting, former owner's address label on front pastedown; some foxing to endpapers and title page; o/w Very Nice. Scarce.
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- Bookseller
- George Robert Minkoff, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 7127
- Title
- In Zululand with the British Throughout the War of 1879.
- Author
- Charles L. Norris-Newman
- Format/Binding
- Original green cloth
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Publisher
- W.H. Allen & Co.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1880.
- Size
- 8vo.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- Americana; British;
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