This black and white halftone photograph, taken in 1900, depicts the reading-room at the field hospital in Wynberg, South Africa during the Boer War. The image captures a peaceful moment as individuals sit at tables, likely reading or engaging in conversation, amidst the chaos and hardship of wartime. The setting is a tent with a large American flag prominently displayed, suggesting the presence of American forces in the region.

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Size: 3120px × 2015px
Photo credit: © Recall Pictures / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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