South Africa and the Boer-British War, Volume I Comprising a History of South Africa and its people, including the war of 1899 and 1900

CHAPTER I.

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The Battle of Majuba Hill.

Lord Rosebery's Reflections--The Sting of Majuba Hill--The Gordon Highlanders at Majuba Hill--Testimony of an Eye Witness--Proclamation of President Steyn--Reply to the Boer Proclamation--The First Right to the Transvaal Gold--The Broukhorst Spruit--The Laing's Nek--Terms of Settlement