Victoria's Harvest: The Irish Soldier in the Zulu War of 1879 — 1st Edition

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Victoria's Harvest: The Irish Soldier in the Zulu War of 1879 — 1st Edition

Name: Victoria's Harvest: The Irish Soldier in the Zulu War of 1879 — 1st Edition
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Victoria's Harvest: The Irish Soldier in the Zulu War of 1879, David Truesdale & John Young — First Edition

Publication: Solihull, Helion & Company Limited, 2016

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 372.

Condition Report: Fine. The book presents in exceptional, unread condition, with vibrant red cloth boards that remain entirely free from shelf-wear, bumping, or rubbing to the extremities. The silver foil stamping to the spine is perfectly unoxidised and sharply defined, indicating proper storage away from damp or fluctuating temperatures. The binding is square, rigid, and remarkably tight. Internally, the leaves are flawlessly clean, bright, and devoid of any marginalia, foxing, or previous ownership markings. The accompanying unclipped dust jacket is similarly immaculate, retaining its original vivid coloration without any sun-fading, edge-creasing, or chipping to the delicate head and tail edges.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition, first printing of Truesdale and Young's military study. The volume is profusely illustrated throughout with black-and-white photographs and detailed campaign maps by Roy McCullough, alongside striking cover art ('The Drums of the 24th' by S. G. Lark) reproduced from the John Young Collection.

Given its relatively recent publication date and specific subject matter, this title remains common on the open market. Multiple pristine copies are currently held in dealer inventories across the UK, making this an accessible addition for military history enthusiasts rather than a scarce antiquarian commodity.

Victoria’s Harvest offers a meticulous exploration of the often-overlooked Irishmen who served within Queen Victoria's Army during the tumultuous Zulu War of 1879. Moving beyond the broader geopolitical narratives of the conflict, Truesdale and Young deliver an intimate, regiment-focused history that details the bravery, sacrifices, and distinct cultural identity of the Irish soldier. From the devastating defeat at Isandlwana to the heroic stands that followed, this richly illustrated volume resurrects the personal histories and vital contributions of the men from the Emerald Isle who fought on the South African veldt.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: David Truesdale & John Young

Book Publisher: Helion & Company Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 372

Book Publication Year: 2016

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Roy McCullough & S. G. Lark

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Tarxien, Malta

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