Original Boer War & Pre WWI Sketches by Norman Little

Album of 50+ original Boer War/Pre World War I pencil sketches by Norman Little.Norman Little was born in the UK in 1883. While at school he displayed an aptitude for art which saw him go on to study at the Royal Academy School where he was a Prizeman. During this period he also developed a strong interest in the military and would follow units around the country, sketching them as well as battles and events he'd heard stories about. His skill as an artist eventually drew the attention of several publishers and Norman went on to illustrate numerous books including 'The Gateway to Tennyson' and 'Faust and Marguerite.' However, when World War I began Norman enlisted, receiving his commission as 2nd Lieutenant in the Royal Fusiliers, having previously been a member of the Honorable Artillery Company prior to the outbreak of war. He served in France and was mentioned in despatches in November 1916 following the capture of Thiepval but was sadly killed in action on the 13th of March 1917 during the Somme offensive, his body never recovered. He is remembered on the memorial at Thiepval. Other Notes: Many of these sketches are double sided, although have been stuck into the album. The text at the front of the book is not correct, I do not know who added this.