south african war

Boer scouts on the Natal border / drawn by Frederic Remington.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, 1899 Oct. 14, cover, p. 1033.

Map of the seat of war in Africa / - Public domain map

Puck magazine cover - "Wireless telegraphy" / Dalrymple.

Print shows John Bull labeled "England" standing on a rock labeled "South Africa", holding a sword in one hand and a British flag labeled "Good Will" in the other; he is looking back at Uncle Sam who is standin... More

A pretty tough mouthful to swallow / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion, wearing a helmet, circling round Paul Kruger who looks like a South African porcupine, his back covered with bayonets; the Lion finding Kruger unapproachable. Illus. from Puck, v.... More

2nd Special Service Battalion, Canadian Infantry--parade /

"This picture shows the Canadian troops departing from Quebec for the war in the Transvaal. The scene opens with the soldiers clad in campaign uniform, marching under the triumphal arch, cheered by thousands of... More

The beginning and the end / Keppler.

Print shows Paul Kruger taking "John Bull" by the horns above a notice that states "'Oom Pauls' Ultimatum to John Bull"; then shows Kruger being tossed into the air by the bull. Illus. from Puck, v. 46, no. 11... More

An Indian hospital cart used by British in South Africa

Clara Barton Collection. Public domain photograph related to Great Britain, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Puck magazine cover - A tempting opportunity / Keppler.

Print shows the British Lion attempting to put out the flames of a campfire labeled "South African War"; in the background are two figures labeled "Russia" and "France", holding large pincers, who are pondering... More

Capture of Boer battery by British /

From Edison films catalog: Nothing can exceed the stubborn resistance shown by the Gordon Highlanders, as we see them steadily advancing in the face of a murderous fire of the Boers, who are making their guns s... More

Explanation wanted / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing John Bull standing at the gate to South African markets as the rulers of Italy, Austria, Germany, France, and Russia protest.

Capture of Boer battery / - Victorian era public domain image

"By the Gordon Highlanders. In the foreground are two Creusot guns, manned by the Dutch burghers. Smoke effects are due. The Highlanders are seen in the distance, approaching rapidly, easily distinguished by th... More

In the Orange River trenches holding back the Boers--South Africa

D11355 U.S. Copyright Office. Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Dr. A. Conan Doyle in his tent at Bloemfontein, South Africa

Stereograph of celebrated writer, Dr. Arthur Conan Doyle, working at a desk in a tent at Langman Hospital, South Africa, where he served as a medic for serveral months during the Boer War, 1900. D14517 U.S. Cop... More

He won't go off his beat / J.S. Pughe. Joseph Pulitzer

Illustration showing two concerned citizens and Joseph Pulitzer imploring Uncle Sam, dressed as a "U.S." policeman, to break up a fight taking place in the background labeled "South Africa" between John Bull a... More

When the war is over / Keppler.

Illustration shows Britannia standing with an injured landowner and an African man, showing them a view of the future when "Enlightened Government" comes to South Africa after the Boer War is over. Illus. in: ... More

Battle of Mafeking / -

From Edison films catalog: In the opening of this picture we see in the foreground a company of Highlanders preparing for a charge on the Boer entrenchments seen in the distance. Just in advance of the Highland... More

English lancers charging / motion picture

From Edison films catalog: The stubborn resistance of the Boers is shown by the activity and persistency with which they fire the two large field pieces immediately in the foreground. It seems, indeed, a hopele... More

The Boer's religion / Frank A. Nankivell '00.

Illustration showing a man sitting on a rock with a rifle across his lap, he is holding a bible, a young boy is standing in front of him holding a toy rifle, and in the background, a woman is standing at the en... More

Puck magazine cover - A long range assault / Dalrymple.

Illustration shows a devilish-looking man holding an ink-tipped quill labeled "French Press", standing on a pedestal labeled "Paris", gleefully kicking up his left foot labeled "Insults" toward the British Lion... More

Red Cross ambulance on battlefield /

From Edison films catalog: Near the center of this scene we see the regimental surgeon directing the movements of the Ambulance Corps. Tenderly they pick up the unfortunates and place them in the ambulance. The... More

Charge of Boer cavalry [no. 2] /

"In the distance is seen a number of grey objects rapidly approaching, which, upon drawing closer, are recognized as a company of Boer cavalry. As they draw nearer, you can see that they are straining every ner... More

The hunters didn't expect a live lion / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration showing the British Lion running on a path toward "Pretoria" while four South African statesmen/generals (possibly among them are Louis Botha, Petrus Joubert, and Paul Kruger) are hiding behind or ... More

If he has to take to water / Dalrymple.

Illustration showing John Bull as a sailor, floating in a life-preserver labeled "British Navy 800 War Ships", surrounded by huge waves labeled "Germany," "France," and "Russia." There are cannon barrels pointi... More

A wounded Boer at Spion Kop, South Africa

Wounded soldier receiving first aid from another soldier, other soldiers engaged in fighting around them. No. X2810A. Copyright by William H. Rau.

Charge of Boer cavalry [no. 1] /

"Shows a wild charge of Mounted Boer up a steep hill. The action of the picture is spirited and photographically it is an excellent film. The opening scene shows a bleak hillside with the Boer cavalry in the di... More

Highlanders capturing Boer guns - stereocsopic card

Skirted highlanders charging field artillery batteries--Boer War. No. X2827. Copyright by William H. Rau (Griffith & Griffith).

Philatelic 'cover' [envelope], South African War, Boer War

Picryl description: Public domain image of stamped postal envelope, free to use, no copyright restrictions

The Boer Lilliputia[n] - the British Gulliver / J.S. Pughe.

Illustration showing John Bull as Gulliver being tied to stakes with ribbons labeled with the names of battles from the Second Boer War. Some of the Lilliputians are identified as South African generals and pre... More

Reckless defiance / J.S. Pughe., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a diminutive soldier labeled "France" standing next to a large Russian bear gesturing with a sword toward John Bull standing opposite while a battle rages in the background labeled "Transvaal... More

Boers bringing in British prisoners /

From Edison films catalog: Here we have a mixed Company of Gordon Highlanders, Irish Fusilliers and English Lancers, as a group of prisoners taken to the rear by a troop of Boer Cavalry. The expression of their... More

Lord Roberts' infantry crossing the Zand River - balloon watching ahea...

De1915 U.S. Copyright Office. Boer War, South Africa. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lord Roberts' army advancing toward Johannesburg - 84th Battery and Ba...

Boer War, South Africa. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lord Roberts (to left) and Lord Kitchener (white horse) reviewing the ...

Picryl description: Public domain image of horses, horse riding, equestrian sport, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Balloon Corps transport, with Lord Roberts' army - advance on Johannes...

Boer War, South Africa. Public domain image of a balloon aerostat, early aeronautics, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

A company of Boer soldiers--prisoners of war in Simons Town, South Afr...

Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, portrait, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Lord Roberts and staff cheering the Queen--Raising Union Jack on occup...

Large crowd of soldiers, some on horseback, raising their hats and cheering. XX(?)23H U.S. Copyright Office. Copyright by Underwood & Underwood.

Philatelic 'cover' [envelope], South African War, Boer War

Public domain photograph of painting in New Zealand museums, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Misery loves company; - but they hope soon to be out of it / Dalrymple...

Illustration shows John Bull standing up to his knees in a morass labeled "Boer War £16,000,000 yearly" and Uncle Sam stepping through a similar morass labeled "Philippine War $80,000,000 yearly." Illus. in: P... More

Philatelic 'cover' [envelope], South African War, Boer War

Public domain photograph of painting in New Zealand museums, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Philatelic 'cover' [envelope], South African War, Boer War

Public domain photograph of painting in New Zealand museums, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Caricature, A misunderstanding / Ehrhart., public domain cartoon image

Illustration showing the British Lion, wearing a military uniform, aghast by the tattered look of a female figure labeled "Peace," her clothing torn, head and left arm bandaged, and walking with a crutch, the d... More

Lord Kitchener (the taller) and General Pole-Carew at the railway stat...

Public domain photograph of stereoscopic card, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

"Dope!" Will John Bull's "pipe dream" ever come true? / F. Opper.

Political cartoon showing Chinese man labeled Chamberlain looking at John Bull smoking long opium pipe "British bullheadedness" and dreaming of the Boers' surrender. Copyright by W.R. Hearst. From the New York journal.

Caricature, After the fight / J.S. Pughe., public domain cartoon image

Illustration shows a bruised John Bull offering a "Tonic" of "Financial Help" and "Liberal Treatment" to an injured and battered Paul Kruger, President of the South African Republic, following the end of the f... More

Figuring it out / Keppler. - Victorian era public domain image

Illustration shows a classroom scene with the rulers of several countries as the students, most are identified by country and showing the attributes of their leaders, such as, in the back row, "Russia" (Nichola... More

Percy Alfred Vincent, Photo Studio Berry & Co, Wellington NZ

Public domain vintage photo from New Zealand archive, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

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Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

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Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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John Fremont Sleeper - Cronje's glory

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John Fremont Sleeper - Zeefonteins̕ Christmas, 1901

"This autograph edition printed in colors on deckel-edge paper, limited to 200 copies." In verse. Also available in digital form.

Between Boer and Briton or, Two boys' adventures in South Africa

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John Fremont Sleeper - The march of Olivier

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