DJ is not clipped, now in loose protective plastic overwrap. Prelims + 207pp including index with 26 illustrations. Ralph Verney, born in 1879 was godson to Florence Nightingale. In 1900 he was sent to South Africa where the Boer War was in progress. He wrote regularly to his parents, decribing every detail of his daily life. Fortunatley these letters have survived and been edited for publication by Ralph's own son. (IH-NNY-EYY-WaBy).

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Joyous Patriot the Life and Letters of Sir Ralph Verney

Publisher

Leo Cooper, London

Publication Date

1989

Language

English

ISBN 10

0850528410

ISBN 13

9780850528411

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Anglo-Boer War

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First seeing action with the Rifle Brigade in South Africa in 1900, Sir Ralph's detailed letters cover the Boer War and the beginnings of World War I.

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