Churchill Wanted Dead or Alive, by his granddaughter Celia Sandys. Signed 1st edition. H/C. 233 pp.
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Churchill Wanted Dead or Alive
Winston Churchill was supposed to cover the Boer War for the London newspaper the Morning Post as an observer ... but soon became embroiled in the action. He was locked up as a prisoner of war in Pretoria, but made a daring escape. A massive manhunt followed, but he managed to escape to Lourenco Marques in a goods wagon. From there he returned to the fray, taking part in the battle of Spion Kop and witnessing the relief of Ladysmith. His exploits in South Africa launched his illustrious political career ... within three months of his return to Britain he became a Member of Parliament. With photographs.
A first edition inscribed and signed by his granddaughter, who wrote the book after following in Churchill's footsteps in South Africa, visiting campsites and battlefields. Published 1999 by HarperCollinsPublishers.
Condition: Both book and jacket good.