| CARVINGS from the VELDT" (The books are about "carvings" on rifles and carbines) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Description: Carvings from the VELDT - Part Two by: Dave George: Due to exceptional interest in Part One of this series, the author has published a second ‘follow-on’ edition. The new 350 page hard covered book features 306 new firearms; rifles, carbines and handguns used by both sides – Boers, British & Colonials. Short service history for each soldier or Boer, and where possible a photo of the original owner is supplied. Also featured are four rifles used by Boer Generals. Over 1,400 images (most in colour) of carved and engraved weapons. Also a selection of swords, bayonets, bandoliers, ammunition, medals, a large variety of unit badges and headgear worn by both sides, as well as farm maps & official forms. Two new chapters on Anglo-Boer War re-enactor groups and Anglo-Boer war trench-art (such as pipes & mementos carved in Boer POW camps). More than 70 weapons used by Australian and NZ troops. Cost = Aus $95.00 + $10.00 post. Contact Author: Dave George - Phone: 02 - 66764320 (8.30am to 5pm NSW time). Fax: 02 - 66764393 OR: Email: david.george7@bigpond.com Website: www.boerwarcarvings.bravehost.com For a selection of photos that appear in the book, refer to “Gallery Book 2” on website. |
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