The battle of Modder River : A new poem /
McGonagall, William.
[Edinburgh : s.n.,
1899?]
In two columns with a coat of arms above the title.
In verse.
'Composed, December 1899'.
At the top of the sheet in McGonagall's hand - 'Sir Wm. Topaz McGonagall. Poet'.
Printed beneath the title is an acknowledgement for receipt of poems from McGonagall, from Francis Knollys on behalf of the Prince of Wales. The letter is dated 14th December 1899.
First lines read: 'Twas at the Modder River there was a great battle, / Where British shells and cannons loudly did rattle; / Oh! it was a long and very heroic fight, / It lasted fourteen hours, but the Boers were put to flight.
English poetry
South African War, 1899-1902