With the Flag to Pretoria A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900

Description:

Illustrated mainly from photographs and authentic sketches taken in South Africa. A lavishly illustrated account of the Second Boer War a conflict fought between the British Empire and the two Boer republics of the South African Republic and Orange Free State, concerning British influence in Southern Africa.

Published during the Second Boer War, this work offers first-hand accounts, journalistic reporting, and photographic documentation of the conflict, shedding light on how the war was perceived by the British public and press at the time. Notably, it features early coverage of Winston Churchill’s dramatic involvement in the war - an aspect recognized by historians as a key source in shaping his emerging public image. The entries detail his capture, daring escape, and subsequent actions at Spion Kop, Green Hill, Dewetsdorp, and Pretoria. The volume also includes a few illustrations of these events, three of which are based on Churchill’s own sketches.

Condition

large 4to, orig red cloth decorated in black and gilt, small stain to one front cover, beveled boards. Vg.