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Hi David,
Yes I have used this section quite often and read the occasional chapter.
I have seen a nice copy on ebay listed a few times but not taken the plunge!
At the moment I am reading Arthur Conan Doyle superb account.

Paul

djb wrote: Paul,

Bennett Burleigh's book is available on the site so you dip in and try it out.

www.angloboerwar.com/books/32-burleigh-the-natal-campaign

Regards
David

Hi Paul,

I also enjoyed Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's account of "The Great Boer War,"
although I personally thought that he was a little bias, 1. towards Milner and the British government's true intentions and 2. in his estimation of the amount of Boers involved in the war.
But having said that I believe he covered every confrontation that occurred which other authors don't seem to do unfortunately.

regards, Iain

coldstream wrote: Hi David,
Yes I have used this section quite often and read the occasional chapter.
I have seen a nice copy on ebay listed a few times but not taken the plunge!
At the moment I am reading Arthur Conan Doyle superb account.

Paul

djb wrote: Paul,

Bennett Burleigh's book is available on the site so you dip in and try it out.

www.angloboerwar.com/books/32-burleigh-the-natal-campaign

Regards
David

Iain

I look forward to reading that you enjoyed Gibson's ILH book as much I did. During the past few months, I got rid of a great many books, but one that has a permanent place on the much reduced book shelves is Gibson's.

Regards
Brett

Hi Brett,
thanks for the recommendation; I am looking forward to many a Saturday afternoon, sitting outside reading with a WHK nearby
regards, Iain

Brett Hendey wrote: Iain

I look forward to reading that you enjoyed Gibson's ILH book as much I did. During the past few months, I got rid of a great many books, but one that has a permanent place on the much reduced book shelves is Gibson's.

Regards
Brett

I was lucky enough to meet Philip Mussell from Token publishing at the Wakefield medal fair on Sunday.
He had most of Tokens publications on his stand including Davids books.
I could not resist buying the Talana and Kimberley books which I have wanted for a while, I always resisted because of the postage costs (they are very heavy books!)
I now have the full set and await Wepener to add to my collection.
Started reading Talana last night, it looks like it will keep me busy through the winter evenings.

Paul

A long time since I posted on this thread, I have been trying to read my existing books before buying more!
I was lucky enough to find Vol 1 & 2 of Cassells "History of The Boer War 1899-1902" at the weekend for a bargain price.
Only had time for a quick flick through and they look fairly concise, look like being good reference volumes.

Paul