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Letters from an Uitlander 1899-1902 – A scarce and historically important 1903 account reflecting British imperial and Uitlander perspectives during the Anglo-Boer War era, published shortly after the conflict and offering valuable insight into the political climate of South Africa at the turn of the twentieth century.
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Letters from an Uitlander 1899-1902 by Major Sir Bartle Frere is a fascinating and increasingly scarce primary-source style work dealing with the turbulent political and social climate surrounding the Anglo-Boer War and the South African colonies at the dawn of the twentieth century. Published in London by John Murray in 1903, only a year after the conclusion of the war, this volume preserves contemporary commentary and reflections on subjects including the Transvaal, Cape politics, trade, constitutional issues, race relations, and British imperial interests in Southern Africa.
Letters from an Uitlander 1899-1902 holds considerable appeal for collectors of Africana, Anglo-Boer War material, colonial South African history, and early twentieth-century political commentary. The contents include sections such as Letters from the Transvaal, The Race Question, Suspension of Cape Constitution, and British Trade, making it an important historical document for researchers and enthusiasts interested in the ideological and political debates of the period.
Letters from an Uitlander 1899-1902 is bound in its original red cloth boards with gilt titling to the front cover, which remains bright and attractive. The spine has faded over time, with the gilt lettering still visible though less pronounced than the front cover. Internally the binding remains secure and sound. There is noticeable age-related foxing and page discoloration throughout, consistent with a publication of this era, but the text remains cleanly legible and the volume retains strong shelf presence.
Letters from an Uitlander 1899-1902 is a desirable early John Murray publication and an increasingly difficult Anglo-Boer War era title to source in complete and original condition.
Condition – Very Good
1903 hardcover bound in original red cloth boards with gilt titling to the front cover. Gilt remains bright on the cover. Spine is faded with the gilt lettering still visible though less vibrant than the front cover. Securely bound throughout. Internally with age-related page discoloration and foxing present. Overall a solid and attractive example of this scarce early South African historical work.
