Volume of manuscript nursery rhymes, with watercolor illustrations, compiled by Frances H.F., for the benefit of her nephew and niece, George and Charley Oldfield. Inscribed on front pastedown: "George and Charley Oldfield, with love from Auntie Frances, Xmas 1900." The verse may be original, especially since one of the rhymes mentions "Miss Charley" and "Master George."
Subject Terms:
Oldfield, George. | Oldfield, Charley. | Kruger, Paul, 1825-1904. | English poetry -- 19th century. | South African War, 1899-1902 -- Poetry. | Majuba Hill, Battle of, South Africa, 1881.