The Great Boer War - Arthur Conan Doyle

The Great Boer War. This major work by a noted writer like Arthur Conan Doyle has long been recognised as one of the most important books written on the Anglo Boer War. While working as a surgeon with British forces he spent much of his free time questioning British and Boer wounded in the field hospitals gaining first hand account of the battles they had fought in. In addition he spoke to soldiers ranking from generals to cavalry troopers. With a meticulous eye for detail he produced a stunningly balanced account that showed the viewpoints of both protagonists.

First published in October 1900 the book went to 19 impressions/editions between then October 1903 all of which contained corrections. The 19th edition - some 300 pages longer than the first edition - is recognised as the final complete edition. It is from this final 19th edition that this first Galago edition has been reproduced by facsimile.

Doyle volunteered to serve as a doctor in the British Army during 1900. He marched with Roberts army to Pretoria.