This is the story of a Natal family, the Vinnicombes, over the last three decades of the 19th century which embraced the Zulu War and two Boer Wars. In the Second Boer War Tom Vinnicomber served with the Natal Guides supporting the British forces but his loyalties were tested. Handling wear to original white cloth boards. Handling wear, fading, some scuffing and soiling to dj with edge chipping and slightly sunned spine but titling legible. Name of former owner on title as is signature of Author. 232 pages, index, appendix, illustrations, one sketch map/plan.