With The Flag To Pretoria (Vols 1 & 2) Author: H.W. Wilson Published: 1901; Harmsworth Brothers Size: 33cm x 25.4cm; 716pp
With The Flag To Pretoria - A History of the Boer War of 1899-1900. 1st editions in two volumes and both are large hardbacks , in red cloth covers with gilt to spine and front. Pink boards with dark red spines and both in good condition. Some rubbing on edges, volume I small split to the head of the front hinge. Covers part faded with small marks. Else clean and tight copies.
2 large fold-out maps and many b/w illustrations.,mainly from photographs and authentic sketches taken in South Africa. The story of the Boer War. The preface discusses the effects on the war of the development of smokeless powder and smaller bore ammunition in producing more casualties but fewer deaths. The British Army was completely unprepared for the experience of receiving fire from unknown positions and had to revise tactics to deal with guerilla warfare. The book gives some of the causes of the war, traces its development and progress and discusses the leadership. A final chapter considers lessons to be learned.
Please see photos provided as these serve to reflect the condition in conjunction with details provided. Overall condition is good.
