A Soldier in South Africa. The Experiences of Eustace Abadie 1899 to 1902. – Spies, S B (Ed)

Brenthurst Second Series No. 6.

From the fly-leaf. Previously unpublished story of one man’s experience of three years of war, written in the heat of the moment as seen through the eyes of an observant young cavalryman. Eustace Abadie of the 9th Lancers arrived in South Africa on 10th October 1899. The next day the South African war broke out and his regiment moved northward as part of Lord Methuen’s advance. His baptism of fire began at the battle of Belmont. Bookplate to front fixed end paper. 207 Pages. Standard Edition. Condition: Near fine. Dust jacket: Near fine. Binding: Hardcover.

Publisher: The Brenthurst Press
Date Published: 1989
Publication Place: Johannesburg
First Edition: Yes

Condition: Near fine.
Binding: Hardcover.

Jacket Condition: Near fine.
Dimensions: 31cm x 25cm x 2.5cm