Second Hand From Aldershot to Pretoria
A Story of Christian Work Among the Troops During the South African War
Author : Rev. W. E. Sellers
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Condition
Good near very good for age in the original decorated pictorial cloth binding. Binding remains firm and sound with bright gilt lettering and attractive cover illustration. Cloth shows moderate general wear, rubbing and marking, with some loss of colour to the rear board and light wear at corners and spine ends. Prize presentation bookplate from the Richmond P.S.T. Society, Liverpool, is affixed to the front pastedown. Contemporary pencil pricing notation to front blank endpaper. Internally clean overall with occasional light spotting and age toning. Illustrated plates are present and in good condition. A sound and attractive example of a scarce Boer War-era publication.
Details
General - Pages : 224 | Images : photographic plates and full-page illustrations | Publisher : The Religious Tract Society | Place of Publication : London, UK | Language : English
Hardback - Year of Publication : 1900 | Edition : First edition | Size : 204mm x 148mm
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A contemporary account of the Second Boer War focusing on the religious, charitable and welfare work undertaken among British troops serving in South Africa. Written by Rev. W. E. Sellers and published during the conflict itself in 1900, the work follows soldiers from their training at Aldershot through deployment and active service on the South African veldt.
The volume examines the activities of military chaplains, Christian workers, hospitals, soldiers' homes and welfare organisations supporting British servicemen during the campaign. Richly illustrated with photographic plates and period artwork, it provides a fascinating insight into the social and humanitarian dimensions of the Boer War, documenting the experiences of both soldiers and those working to support them.
An uncommon contemporary Boer War title offering valuable primary-period perspectives on military life, morale, religion and welfare during one of Britain's most significant imperial conflicts.
