Private Tucker's Boer War Diary

London: Elm Tree Books, 1980 "[Frederick Tucker's] diary of the Boer War serves a dual purpose. Not only does it record the daily life of a private soldier at the front - the journey to South Africa, the hardship of marching, the monotony of the food, the men's growing and disquieting disillusionment in their superiors, admiration for comrades and, grudgingly, for Boers - it also provides a valuable insight into the activities, prejudices and attitudes of the late Victorian era. As the diary chronicles one man's isolated war so the parallel commentary supplies the reader with a more comprehensive guide to the war. Designed to correspond accurately with what is happening in Private Tucker's world, the annotations provide a wealth of intelligent, researched facts, observations and asides. Illustrated with rare, fascinating and varied material this is an entertaining, informative and original approach to an often cumbersome subject, offering the reader a unique opportunity to appreciate the many diverse facets of warfare." The book is protected by a thick plastic sleeve. 192 pages with black and white photos, sketches and maps. Orders of $100.00 or more are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Size: 7" X 10"