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Picture book in folio format about the war of the Boers against the English in the Transvaal (South Africa). Text in rhyme describes the struggle of the 'free, tough and heroic Boers, (with Uncle Paul Kruger at the head) against the Roodbaadjes (the English, with their red beards). Special text, which, in addition to a description of the Englishmen Jameson and Milner, describes an incident in which a Transvaal farmer puts the English mules to flight by means of a falling boulder. Closing verse: That day, oh, come soon! And crown' of the peasants lion's banner! All Europe then celebrate When England's power has 'been there!' Cover and 4 pages in colour, other illustrations in black and white.
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