The National Women's Monument
by MERWE, Dr. N. J. v.d
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- first
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About This Item
Bloemfontein: Gedruk deuf Die Sentrale Pers, [195-]. First edition. A booklet commemorating the National Women's Monument in Bloemfontein, South Africa, dedicated to the women who died in Concentration Camps during the Anglo-Boer War (1899-1902). Includes a history of the monument's conception and construction, the suffering and death of women during the war, and short biographies of three individuals buried at the monument's base: the last President of the Orange Free State, President Steyn, who spearheaded the monument's creation; General Christiaan Rudolph de Wet, who fought heroically during the war; and Emily Hobhouse who lived through and then wrote a book called "The Brunt of the War" about the Concentration Camps. Concludes with a 1913 letter sent by Miss Hobhouse from England to friends in Bloemfontein.
Perfect-bound green wrappers (4 ¾" x 7 "), 57 p., four photographs of the monument, three of Steyn, Wet, and Hobhouse. Some minor wear along the spine, else Near Fine.
Perfect-bound green wrappers (4 ¾" x 7 "), 57 p., four photographs of the monument, three of Steyn, Wet, and Hobhouse. Some minor wear along the spine, else Near Fine.
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- Bookseller
- D. Anthem, Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 08205
- Title
- The National Women's Monument
- Author
- MERWE, Dr. N. J. v.d
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Gedruk deuf Die Sentrale Pers
- Place of Publication
- Bloemfontein
- Date Published
- [195-]
- Bookseller catalogs
- Women's Studies;
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