Archive CD Books:History, Topography & Genealogy Books on CD:South Africa
This delightful book contains just about all that there is to know about emigration from England to South Africa in the 1880s. From the booking of ships and the journey, to what to expect in the colony, with detail right down to what to grow in your kitchen garden in each month of the year.
A newspaper review of 24 February 1880 states: "Contains an immense amount of detailed information of the most practically useful kind. The different provinces are treated separately, and intending emigrants will find detailed information about the products, soil, climate and customs of each; as well as about wages, cost of living, probabilities of finding work of different kinds and facilities for becoming proprietors of land."
Including: Cape Colony, The Diamond Fields, Bechuanaland, Transvaal, The Gold Fields, Natal, The Orange Free State, and the Territories of the British South Africa Co. Price: £9.79 £11.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
A real must for those with ancestors who fought in the Boer War or for those interested in it's history. An exceptionally well-illustrated set of books containing beautiful illustrations, photos and a hand tinted map of South Africa. It has a chapter for every advance and battle. Amongst it's 700 pages it has a roll of honour and lists battalions involved in the war including those from colonial countries and volunteers. The history is very readable and detailed, it even tells you about the type of rations the army and natives ate, the type of weapons they used and so on. The effect the war had on the natives as well as the army is all included in this fabulous set of books. Price: £17.87 £21.00 Including VAT at 17.5%
A totally superb account of this battalion's exploits during the Anglo-Boer War with literally hundreds of photographs.
A real bonus is the index of ALL men serving in B, C, D, E, F, G, Right Flank and Left Flank Companies of the 1st Battalion. This includes ALL ranks, the date of each individual soldier's arrival in South Africa, their employment in service, details of their injuries (or worse), the date of their final departure and any medals and awards made.
A truly outstanding book for military and family historians alike. Price: £15.11 £17.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
2 vols
1000 pages
The illustrations contained in the books are mainly taken from photographs taken during the war. A really fantastic book in that it is detailed, well illustrated and a fascinating read. This book covers all the battles and struggles of people involved in the Guerrilla War, the politics, fighting and feelings of the time.
Price: £17.87 £21.00 Including VAT at 17.5%
An illustrated record of the Boer War
The part played in the struggle by England & Wales, Ireland, Scotland, The Colonies, The Cavalry, Women, The Navy, The Artillery and The Medical Staff.
Contains hundreds of illustrations, including portraits of officers and VC heroes, together with detailed descriptions of the battles, etc.
A wonderfully fascinating contemporary account which is of great interest to both historians and genealogists. Price: £12.13 £14.25 Including VAT at 17.5%
