Boer Collection (#9)

Questioning a Zulu to the Whereabouts of the Boers, 1902. The Second Boer War (1899-1902), South Africa. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

General Pretorius, 1902
General Pretorius - Taken prisoner at Elandslaagte, 1902. Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus Pretorius, (1798-1853), leader of the Boers. From Battles of the Nineteenth Century, Vol. III

The Executive Council of the South African Republic, c1899, (1902). Back: Andries Daniel Wynand Wolmarans (1857 - 1928), Francis William Reitz, Jr

The Women Loaded the Empty Guns, 1909. Armed conflict, first with the Matabele people under Mzilikazi in the area which was to become the Transvaal, then against the Zulus under Dingane

1820 Settlers and their Boer Convoys, 1909. Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
1820 Settlers and their Boer Convoys, 1909. From Romance of Empire - South Africa by Ian D. Colwin. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, London, 1909]

Commandant Piet Uys, of the Transvaal Mounted Volunteers, c1880. Episode of the Anglo-Zulu Wars (1879-1896). From British Battles on Land and Sea, Vol. IV, by James Grant

Brother Boers at the Bar, 1900. Paul Kruger, South African politician, c1900. Known as Oom (uncle) Paul, Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904)

The Bullock-Waggons Wound Slowly Over The Billowy Plains, c1908, (c1920). Artist: Joseph Ratcliffe Skelton
The Bullock-Waggons Wound Slowly Over The Billowy Plains, c1908, (c1920). The Great Trek was an eastward and north-eastward emigration away from the British Cape Colony during the 1830s

Stephanus Johannes Paulus (Paul) Kruger, c1896, (1903). Stephanus Johannes Paulus Kruger (1825-1904), President of the South African Republic (elected 1882, 1888, 1893 and 1898)

Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Boer commanders, South Africa, Boer War, 1902. Ex-Commandant Generals Christiaan de Wet (1854-1922), Koos de la Rey (1837-1914) and Louis Botha (1862-1919)

Louis Botha, Afrikaner soldier and statesman, 1900 (1951). Botha was Commander-in-chief of the Boer forces from 1900 during the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902)

British treatment of Boer women and children, 1900. The Boer War saw the first use of the internment of civilians in camps in wartime

Oom-poleon Boer-naparte on Board the Highbury Castle, 1901. Cartoon depicting the Boer leader Paul Kruger, know by the nickname Oom (uncle) Paul

The Boer Farmers Wife, 1931. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge, published by Oxford University Press (London, 1931)

The Way of the Voortrekker, 1931. Originally from Travels Into the Interior of South Africa, volume I, by John Barrow. Plate taken from Historic Farms of South Africa, by Dorothea Fairbridge

Pom-pom bridge and Boer headquarters telegraph station, Tugela River, Natal, South Africa, 1901. Stereoscopic card

Boer trenches and crest of Harts Hill, scene of the Irish Brigades famous charge, Colenso, 1901
Boer trenches and crest of Harts Hill, Colenso, South Africa, 1901. Scene of the Irish Brigades famous charge. The Battle of Colenso (15th December 1899)

Boer trench, Tugela River, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Boer trench, Tugela River, South Africa, 1901. The Tugela River was the scene of fighting in late 1899 and early 1900 as the British attempted to cross in order to attempt to relieve the Siege of

Looking north-west to the Daspoort Range, Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Looking north-west to the Daspoort Range, Pretoria, South Africa, 1901. The Post Office is in the foreground. Stereoscopic card

Intervewing a Boer farmer at his home near Brandfort, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Intervewing a Boer farmer at his home near Brandfort, South Africa, Boer War, 1901. Stereoscopic card

The Caffre War: Natives attacking a convoy, 19th century. Eurocentric view of white settlers fighting the local population in South Africa

General Piet Joubert (1831-1900) and staff, late 19th century (1935). Joubert was a South African general who opposed British annexation of the Transvaal region in 1877

Cape Town, South Africa, c1888. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)

Pontoon over the Vaal River, Klipdrift, South African diamond fields, 1874. A print from The Illustrated London News, (10 October 1875)

Berkly or Klipdrift, a town in Griqualand West, South Africa, c1890
Berkly or Klipdrift, a town in Griqualand West, Northern Cape Province of South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Pretoria, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A ferry on the Vaal River, Transvaal, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Travelling in Griqualand, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Potchefstroom, the Transvaal, South Africa, c1890. Potchefstroom, on the banks of the Mooi River, is 120 km west-southwest of Johannesburg

A South African cattle kraal, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

A Boer farm, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

House of a rich Boer, South Africa, c1890. An engraving from Robert Browns The Countries of the World, published by Cassell, (London & Paris, c1890)

Boer delegation received by General Gallieni, Governor of Madagascar, 1902. When the Boer War ended in 1902, some of the Boer leaders who wanted to continue the fight went into exile in Madagascar

Meeting in favour of Boers disturbed by the anti-nationalists, 1900. Artist: Oswaldo Tofani
Meeting in favour of Boers disturbed by the anti-nationalists, 1900. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th January 1900

The South Lancashires Storming the Boer Trenches at Pieters Hill, Natal, 1900 (1903). Artist: William Barnes Wollen
The South Lancashires Storming the Boer Trenches at Pieters Hill, Natal, 1900 (1903). A scene from the Boer War (1899-1902)

Creusot quick-firing field gun, Boer armoury, c1900
Creusot quick-firing field gun or Long Tom, which delivered eighty-four-pound shells and was a powerful weapon in the Boer armoury, c1900

Kruger, Joubert and Cronje with map of South Africa
President Paul Kruger, General Piet Joubert and General Piet Cronje with a map of the Transvaal, South Africa. Date: circa 1900

Marthinus Steyn, President, Orange Free State, South Africa
Marthinus Theunis Steyn (1857-1916), President of the Orange Free State, South Africa, from 1896 until 1902. The Orange Free State ceased to exist as an independent Boer republic in 1902

Christian Rudolph De Wet
CHRISTIAN RUDOLPH DE WET Boer soldier and politician Date: 1854 - 1922

Boer War / Kaffir Spies
Kaffir spies brought up for interrogation at General Wolfe Murrays headquarters at Estcourt. Date: 1899

Map of South Africa during the Second Boer War
Vintage Map of South Africa during the Second Boer War

Boer War battle, 1902
Boer assault on a British convoy in South Africa, 1902. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of an eyewitness illustration

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British General Sir George Colley at Majuba Mountain, Transvaal War, 1881. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Sir Alfred Milner
Alfred Milner, 1st Viscount Milner (1854 - 1925). British statesman and colonial administrator. Key British Empire figure in the events leading up to and following the Boer War

Christiaan Rudolf de Wet, 1854 - 1922. Boer general, rebel leader and politician. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Jacobus Herculs de la Rey, 1847 - 1914, aka Koos de la Rey. Boer military officer, a general during the Second Boer War. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Victorian Stereoview card from circa 1900 for viewing thought a stereoscope. South African War, also called Boer War, Second Boer War, or Anglo-Boer War; to Afrikaners

The Peace Conference That Ended The Second Boer War, 31 May 1902, Melrose House, Pretoria, Transvaal Colony, South Africa. Back Row From Left, Colonel Henderson, Van Velden, Major Watson, H

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"Unveiling the Untold Stories: The Boer War and its Impact on South Africa" Step back in time to the late 19th century, as we explore the captivating history of the Boer people. From Churchill's capture during the Boer War to a map depicting Southern Africa in 1898, these hints offer glimpses into a significant chapter. Amidst this tumultuous period, Princess Louise graced South African soil, leaving an indelible mark on local culture. Meanwhile, General Sir Redvers Buller strategized tirelessly to overcome obstacles faced by British forces in their quest for victory. The battles of Tweebosch and Colenso etched themselves into history books as fierce clashes that shaped the outcome of the war. Witnessing it all was General Sir Frederick Poole, a distinguished British army officer who would later play a crucial role in World War I. As Lord Brooke ascended to become Warwick's 6th Earl, Princess Helena and Prince Christian Victor embarked on an unforgettable journey through South Africa's diverse landscapes. Yet amidst these tales of royalty and bravery emerged caricatures such as Paul Kruger portrayed as an Ogre - reflecting political tensions at that time. In one poignant moment frozen forever by a creator's brushstroke lies The Night Charge of the 19th Hussars Near Lydenberg on Nov. 7th, 1900 – capturing both heroism and sacrifice amid darkness. And let us not forget those brave Boer soldiers firing their rifles with determination – symbols of resistance against foreign occupation during this Second Boer War. Join us on this historical expedition where stories unfold like pages from forgotten diaries; where triumphs are celebrated alongside heart-wrenching sacrifices; where heroes emerge from unlikely places; and where cultures collide amidst conflict-ridden landscapes. Discover how these events have left an enduring legacy within South Africa’s rich tapestry of history.