Lloyd-Jones (W.) K.A.R.
£375
Being an unofficial account of the origin and activities of The King’s African Rifles
London, Arrowsmith, 1926.
First edition, first impression. 8vo. Original red cloth, gilt. Dust-jacket.
The King’s African Rifles, raised in 1902 from Britain’s East African colonies, African askari under seconded British officers, got its “unofficial” history here from a serving insider. Covering the regiment’s origins through the East African campaigns of the Great War, it remains a standard reference for a formation whose later history (Burma, Malaya, Mau Mau) would prove longer and thornier than anyone in 1926 imagined. Sought by military and Africana collectors alike.
Out of stock
Some foxing, bookplate to front pastedown; cloth very good; jacket with some rubbing, chipping to fore corners and spine ends.
Photographic plates and map.
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