Letters from the Veldt - Len Harvey

Letters from the Veldt

An Authentic Record of Frontier Military Correspondence

       Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: Letters from the Veldt
• Author: Len Harvey
• Publisher: Privately Published by L. Harvey, Australia
• Publication Date: 1994 (First Edition)
• ISBN-10: 0646199188
• Edition Details: First Edition. Privately printed monograph.
• Binding: Original publisher's softcover card wrappers.
• Physical Format: Octavo (8vo). Illustrated with primary document reproductions and historical uniform profiles.
• Language: English

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Good Plus (G+)
• Exterior / Wraps: Wrappers are structurally intact and secure. Shows slight handling-related shelf friction and mild edge-wear consistent with home storage. The spine is straight and unbroken.
• Interior: Very Good. The inner text block is clean, white, and firmly bound. Pages are entirely free of personal inscriptions, highlighter marks, or dealer pencil entries.
• The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued).

Synopsis & Historical Value

Letters from the Veldt is a compelling collection of wartime correspondence compiled and published by Len Harvey. The book preserves the private letters and diaries of overseas volunteer soldiers serving on the frontlines of the Anglo-Boer War. These records offer raw insight into daily camp life, operational challenges, and encounters with the Boer commandos. This privately issued book is highly collectible due to its low distribution.

Author Profile: Len Harvey

Len Harvey is an independent Australian military historian and archival researcher. He specializes in tracing late 19th-century colonial military units and preserving the letters and diaries of volunteer forces for future research.