The Anglo-Boer War: A Brief Guide - Charl Vorster

The Anglo-Boer War: A Brief Guide

An Accessible, Representative Study of the South African Conflict   

Bibliographic Specifications

• Title: The Anglo-Boer War: A Brief Guide
• Author: Charl Vorster
• Publisher: Private Print / Castor & Pollux, Pretoria
• Publication Date: 1999 (First Edition)
• ISBN-10: 0620236507
• Edition Details: First Edition. Centenary guide issue.
• Binding: Original publisher's softcover card wrappers.
• Physical Format: Octavo (8vo), 96 pages. Includes introductory maps and operational summaries.
• Language: English

Official Condition Report

• The Book: Fair to Good (F/G)
• Exterior / Wraps: Wrappers are structurally sound but show clear handling wear, including visible surface scuffing and light marking across the faces. Edges are slightly softened.
• Interior: Fair to Good. The binding remains stable. Light foxing and spotting are present on the preliminary pages and endpapers, with the main text pages remaining clean and readable. Free of underlining or text annotations.
• The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued).

Synopsis & Historical Value

Published in 1999 to coincide with the centenary of the conflict, Charl Vorster’s The Anglo-Boer War: A Brief Guide offers a concise, straightforward overview of the war from 1899 to 1902. The guide charts the major phases of the war, including the early conventional battles, the sieges of Ladysmith and Mafeking, and the grueling guerrilla phase. This is a solid, representative reading copy for collectors seeking an entry-level handbook on the conflict.

Author Profile: Charl Vorster

Charl Vorster is an independent historical researcher and guide author who focuses on making South African military history accessible to the public. His handbooks condense extensive archival material into clear summaries for travelers and battlefield tourists.