Kimberley under siege . an illustrated story of a brave defence endured by 50,000 men, women and children for 124 days ... written by Arthur J. Beet; in collaboration with Cyril B. Harris.
Arthur J. Beet
Category
Books
Date
1950
Materials
Place of origin
South Africa
Collection
Chartwell, Kent
NT 3116259
Summary
An illustrated story (black & white photos) of a brave defence endured by 50,000 men, women and children for 124 days - a saga of a great feat of arms by 5,000 troops against overwhelming odds. The book was published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the battle, which took place from Oct 14, 1899 to February 15 1900 The ‘Siege of Kimberley’ took place during the Second Boer War at Kimberley, Cape Colony (present-day South Africa), when Boer forces from the Orange Free State and the Transvaal besieged the diamond mining town. The Boers moved quickly to try to capture the British enclave when war broke out between the British and the two Boer republics in October 1899. The town was ill-prepared, but the defenders organised an energetic and effective improvised defence that was able to prevent it from being taken. Book gifted by: Arthur J Beet Book Inscription Signature: Arthur J Beet Book Inscription: To The Right Honourable Winston Churchill P.C. With compliments - in remembrance of your adventures in the South African War, and in admiration of your faithful and illustrious services to Mankind. God Bless You! Arthur J Beet: 4 Elsmere Road, Kimberley. 15th January 1951
Bibliographic description
129p. : ill. ; 8vo Provenance: inscribed by the author: "To The Right Honourable Winston Churchill P.C. With compliments - in remembrance of your adventures in the South African War, and in admiration of your faithful and illustrious services to Mankind. God Bless You! Arthur J Beet:... Kimberley, 15th January 1951." Binding: publisher's red cloth.
Makers and roles
Arthur J. Beet Cyril B. Harris Kimberley Siege Veterans' Reunion Committee