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North West Frontier Province scenes - NWFP
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North West Frontier Province scenes - NWFP
Album containing 13 pencil and wash drawings, many finely annotated, showing scenes in the North West Frontier. Contains an ink sketch made during the Battle at Shinkamar, 1898, showing enemy positions and those of the KOYLI Battalions. Also contains views of the Mamari and Barkai Camps with additional more detailed vignettes of those areas. There is also a view of Malta as seen from Imtarfa and a self portrait done whilst Bond was in bed having been taken ill at the Mamari Camp. Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Copleston Bond, Dso & Bar, 2Nd Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
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1898 Additional Annotated Areas Barkai Battalion Battalions Bond Camps Colonel Contains Copleston Detailed Drawings Enemy Finely Frontier Imtarfa Kings Koyli Lieutenant Malta Mamari Pencil Positions Reginald Shinkamar Vignettes Wash Whilst Made
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This album of 13 pencil and wash drawings offers a captivating glimpse into the North West Frontier Province during the late 19th century. Created by Lieutenant Colonel Reginald Copleston Bond, DSO & Bar, of the 2nd Battalion Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infanantry, these finely annotated sketches depict various scenes from the region, providing valuable historical insights. One of the most notable drawings is an ink sketch made during the Battle at Shinkamar in 1898. This detailed illustration provides an intriguing perspective on the battlefield, with meticulous notations indicating the positions of both the enemy and the KOYLI battalions. This rare and authentic record offers a unique view into the strategic landscape of the battle. The album also includes captivating views of the Mamari and Barkai Camps, with additional, more detailed vignettes of those areas. These intricate sketches offer a vivid portrayal of daily life in the camps, from soldiers at rest to the bustling camp scenes. Another interesting drawing is a view of Malta as seen from Imtarfa. This evocative image captures the beauty and grandeur of the Mediterranean island, with its distinctive architecture and picturesque landscapes. Lastly, a self-portrait of Bond done whilst he was in bed having been taken ill at the Mamari Camp adds a personal touch to the album. This intimate sketch offers a glimpse into the life of a soldier during this period, revealing both the challenges and the resilience of those who served in the North West Frontier Province.
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