Atteridge, A - Towards Khartoum - The Story of the Soudan War of 1896

Innes, London, 1897. 357 pages, numerous photographic and other illustrations, sketch maps. The author, who was Special Correspondent of the 'Daily Chronicle', was with the Dongola Expeditionary Force. This expedition was the first stage in the eventual re-conquest of the Sudan and the defeat of the Mahdist forces. Considerable handling wear to black cloth boards, titling clear, scuffing on extremeties, no dj. Finger marks on some pages. New eps. Hint of foxing. Scarce/rare. Covers a bit disappointing, content G-.