1900 London to Ladysmith via Pretoria

Description

First Edition, Folding Maps, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

The first edition, first impression of Winston Churchill's account of his adventures and impressions during the first five months of the African War. This is the first of two books written by Churchill regarding his newspaper despatches sent from the front in South Africa during the Second Boer War. 

Illustrated with four maps, three of which are folding and one in colour, and four illustrated plans, one full page. Collated, complete.

Retaining the original half title, and with two pages of advertisements, followed by a  thirty-two pages publisher's catalogue, to the rear.

Subscription Library bookplate to front pastedown, with no further library markings.

This work recounts Churchill's story of being captured by the Boers and his daring escape which gave him celebrity status assisting in launching his political career.