A Sketch of the Kafir and Zulu Wars (Reprint of the 1880 Publication)

A Sketch of the Kafir and Zulu Wars (Reprint of the 1880 Publication) by Capt. Henry Hallam Parr – 1970 Hardcover

Originally published in 1880, this military memoir by Captain Henry Hallam Parr offers a vivid first-hand account of the Cape Frontier conflicts and the Anglo-Zulu War. Written from the perspective of a British officer who served in South Africa, Parr’s narrative provides detailed observations of military campaigns, frontier skirmishes, and the encounters between British colonial forces, Xhosa (“Kafir”) resistance fighters, and the Zulu army.

This 1970 hardcover reprint preserves the original text, making it an important historical source for understanding the colonial wars of the late 19th century in southern Africa. More than a simple battlefield chronicle, Parr’s work reflects the attitudes and perceptions of the time, offering insight into both the conduct of the wars and the imperial mindset of the officers who fought in them.

A valuable volume for collectors of Africana, military history enthusiasts, and scholars of the Anglo-Zulu and Xhosa wars, this edition ensures continued access to a classic primary source from the period.