Author: ALDERSON, E.A.H.
Title: With The Mounted Infantry And The Mashonaland Field Force 1896.
Description: Bulawayo: Books of Rhodesia, 1971. Rhodesiana Reprint Library Volume 20. Facsimile reproduction of the 1898 edition with additions. "This is the account of the five-month campaign conducted by Colonel Alderson who played a major role in subduing the Rebellion in Mashonaland although it was not finally ended until October, 1897. His work, which is supported by maps, illustrations and statistical data is valuable for its details on engagements which have been overshadowed by more dramatic and more publicised incidents of this period." Pp.xvi/308/40(publisher'ss catalogue), frontispiece + 8 further full-page illustrations and a folding sketch map, occasional illustrations and diagrams in the text, inkstamp of Rhodesia National Tourist Board to front and rear endpapers, minor ligt spotting. Blue cloth with bright gilt title to spine and gilt illustration to front. Dustwrapper very worn with edge tears and old tape repairs. G+/Fair.

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