Music Books/Songbooks: The Great Boer War, Tauranga in Tauranga, Bay of Plenty for sale

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Best known for his Sherlock Holmes mysteries, the author also occasionally ventured into non-fiction and this title was an example. Unlike many early accounts of this conflct, ACD was not jingoistic in his approach, presenting the military and political processes of the Boers. He says his views of the war are presented"without fear or favour."This edition from Bell's Indian and Colonial Library"for circulation in India and Colonies only."552 pages including index which followed by 16 pages of publisher's book lists, five folded campaign maps, each in excellent condition. Red hard covers VG with few small marks, title impressed at front with impressed boarders, also rear board with impressed decoration/boarders, spine, with gilt titles, lightly sunned with one small mark, front board trifle loose but firmly attached, ink name/address dated 1901 FFEP, text block generally excellent, clean and tight. Page edges lightly browned as closed. A Very good copy.
Author
A Conan Doyle
Title
The Great Boer War
Publisher name
George Bell and Sons, London
Shipping time
2 - 4 days
Publication year
1900
Binding type
Hard cover
Listing condition
Used
Item condition
Very good
Vendor name
BOPBooks
Vendor rating
Key words
Boer War, South Africa, Military History,
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