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Hardcover Souvenir Edition published 1903 by George Newnes, Ltd. Original pictorial cloth, worn at extremities, with minor fraying starting at spine ends. Details of a previous contemporary owner in pen on the inside front board, and a gift inscription to this same owner from another, dated 16/3/1903. This page also contains the signature of the author. Many photographic plates, collated.
In two parts, Part I covers the ship's participation in the Boer War, particularly the Naval Brigades activities. This encompasses defence preparations at Durban, and operations related to the relief of Ladysmith. Part II describes the ships involvement in the Boxer Rebellion is China.