Captain Fisher charged by Macoma's Kafirs



This picture was by Thomas Baines. The full title is 'Captain Fisher charged by Macoma's Kafirs in Van Benlen's Hoek, Kat River.' It refers to an incident within the Kaffir War of 1850 - 52.


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