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General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal (September–October, 1901) - Dermot Michael Moore
General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal (September–October, 1901) - Dermot Michael Moore General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal (September–October, 1901) - Dermot Michael Moore

General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal (September–October, 1901) - Dermot Michael Moore

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General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal (1901)

A Highly Collectible First Edition Hosting the Elegant Ex-Libris Heritage of Jennifer G. Duckworth

Bibliographic Specifications

  • Title: General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal (September–October, 1901)
  • Author: Dermot Michael Moore
  • Publisher: Historical Media, In Association with The Historical Society of South Africa
  • Publication Date: 1979
  • ISBN-10: 0620042737
  • ISBN-13: 9780620042734
  • Edition Details: First Edition, Standard Hardcover Release. Features highly sought-after Natal regional provenance.
  • Binding: Original publisher’s cloth hardcover accompanied by the original illustrated dust jacket.
  • Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 112 pages. Enhanced with critical military terrain maps, campaign sketches, and photographic logs.
  • Language: English

Official Condition Report

  • The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
    • Exterior / Boards: The hardcover binding is remarkably upright, firm, and bright, with crisp spine lettering.
    • Interior: The interior pages are exceptionally clean, bright white, and free of highlighting.
    • Provenance / Ex-Libris Bookplate: Affixed beautifully onto the interior verso of the front cover is the elegant, authentic custom Ex-Libris bookplate of Jennifer G. Duckworth, Natal. Comprehensive historical research shows the Duckworth family was deeply embedded in the landowning, historical archival community of old Natal. This bookplate links this specific copy directly to a legacy of premier Natal colonial history curation.
  • The Dust Jacket: Very Good (VG)
    • Condition: The original pictorial jacket is complete and bright. It displays slight edge friction and minor wear along the spine extremities. It has been immediately halted and preserved via a professionally fitted clear protective plastic jacket.

Synopsis & Historical Value

Dermot Michael Moore’s General Louis Botha’s Second Expedition to Natal provides a masterful, highly focused military analysis of Botha’s daring 1901 late-war incursion. Attempting to revitalize the Boer war effort by invading British-held Natal, Botha navigated treacherous terrain, flooded rivers, and overwhelming British columns. This scarce, highly focused 112-page study is an indispensable reference work for collectors of niche Anglo-Boer War tactical histories.

Author Profile: Dermot Michael Moore

Dermot Michael Moore is a respected South African military historian and academic collaborator associated with the Historical Society of South Africa. His monographs are celebrated for their sharp focus on tactical troop movements and local regional geography.