Gold Fever by Skipper Hoste

Gold Fever by Skipper Hoste

1977

143 pages with black and white photographs
Softcover with flaps.
Cover shows some wear around the edges and
Inscription on the first page.
There is a slight line of old glue from a previous sticker on the front cover.
Pleasantly aged. Tight binding. Good condition overall.
The story of the Pioneer Corps' epic dash to Matabeleland, from the diaries of the man who commanded 'B' Troop, edited by his grandson.
'Skipper' Hoste was Captain of 'B' Troop of the Pioneer Corps and in charge of the flag-raising ceremony at Fort Salisbury on September 13th 1890. This book was written before his death in 1936 and has now been brought to light and edited by his grandson N. S. Davies. It is a personal account of the occupation and settlement of Rhodesia, including the search for gold following the disbandment of the Pioneer Corps.
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