  The prolongation of the War far beyond the calculation of those best able to form an opinion on the subject has necessarily affected the plan of Creswicke’s “South Africa and Transvaal War,” and in consequence the completion of the work in a manner satisfactory to subscribers, and worthy of a book now widely recognised as a great History of the Campaign, has been most carefully considered by both Author and Publishers. They have decided to adhere closely to the plan of the work sketched in the original prospectus; that is to say, Volume VI. will bring to a close the History of the War so far as the annexation of the Transvaal is concerned. All the important and daring movements that culminated in the occupation of Lydenburg and the flight of Kruger are treated in graphic detail. A condensed account is also given of the subsequent Guerilla Warfare down to March 1901. At the end of the Volume will be found the valuable Appendix matter announced in Prospectus:— (1.) Gazetteer. This gives in alphabetical order all the information that is required as to places in South Africa. Military terms are also fully explained. (2.) Biographical Record. No attempt has been made elsewhere to deal biographically in one list with the prominent actors connected with the South African Campaign. This list, which would form in itself a good sized volume crowded with facts, will be of permanent value. (3.) Recipients of the Victoria Cross: giving details regarding those who have earned this honour during the War up to the date of publication. It is evident, however, that the Guerilla operations, spread over so large an area as they are, would themselves furnish material for an extensive book. In view, therefore, of the importance of this unique development of the campaign, the military interest of the story, and the many heroic deeds which deserve the fullest recognition possible, the Publishers have decided to issue an additional and strictly supplementary Volume dealing with Lord Kitchener’s regime as Commander-in-Chief and the Guerilla War. This additional volume will be uniform as regards general style, number of illustrations, price, &c., and it is hoped that it will be found possible to include in it some account of the ultimate settlement and the resources of the new Colonies. The Publishers are confident that subscribers will find this a valuable addition to the work. Readers interested in this work are requested to assist the writer of the narrative by forwarding authentic letters or accounts throwing light on the military operations subsequent to Lord Roberts’s departure from South Africa. The names of correspondents will not be made public, and their communications will be returned if desired. All letters should be addressed, Louis Creswicke, Esq., c/o Messrs T. C. & E. C. Jack, Causewayside, Edinburgh. MUSTER OF THE CAPE TOWN GUARD ON THE PARADE GROUND CAPE TOWN, FOR INSPECTION BY GENERAL BRABANT, JANUARY 12, 1901. Photo by Alf. F. Hosking, Cape Town. South Africa BY LOUIS CRESWICKE AUTHOR OF “ROXANE,” ETC. WITH NUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS AND MAPS IN SIX VOLUMES VOL. VI.—FROM THE OCCUPATION OF PRETORIA TO MR. KRUGER’S DEPARTURE FROM SOUTH AFRICA, WITH A SUMMARISED ACCOUNT OF THE GUERILLA WAR TO MARCH 1901 EDINBURGH: T. C. & E. C. JACK MANCHESTER: KENNETH MACLENNAN, 75 PICCADILLY 1901 Printed by Ballantyne, Hanson & Co. |
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