The Story of South Africa, Volume II by G. B. Barton and Contributors
$45.00
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About this book
An early account of the Australian and New Zealand contingents sent to the South African War and their experiences on the battlefields. This second volume brings together military and correspondent accounts by G. B. Barton, Frank Wilkinson, A. B. (Banjo) Paterson and other contributors, offering an Australasian perspective on the conflict.
Details: Volume II only. World Publishing Co., Sydney. Undated; catalogued as circa 1901. Hardback with red spine and corners, green cloth boards and gilt decoration. English. No ISBN.
Condition: Covers have rubbing, scuffing and edge wear. The spine ends and corners are worn, with damaged areas to the spine labels. Foxing and age-toning are present. The title page has a long crease near the outer edge and edge tears.
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