Description: Embark on an extraordinary journey into the heart of Africa with this captivating collection of true adventures from an elephant hunter's sixteen-year career. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this book offers a rare glimpse into a bygone era of exploration and big-game hunting. The author's vivid storytelling transports readers to the untamed wilderness, where they will experience the thrill of the chase, the dangers of encounters with wild animals, and the unique challenges of life in the African bush. Through heart-pounding tales of tracking and hunting elephants, lions, and other formidable creatures, the author shares not only his hunting expertise but also his deep respect for the natural world and the people who inhabit it. Beyond the excitement of the hunt, this book delves into the complexities of human nature and the delicate balance between man and beast. It explores themes of survival, courage, and the enduring allure of the wild. With its rich historical context and timeless insights into the human spirit, this book offers a compelling and thought-provoking read for adventurers and armchair explorers alike. Ultimately, the author's experiences reveal the profound impact of a life lived in close proximity to nature, challenging readers to contemplate the true meaning of wilderness and its enduring significance in the human experience. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 356
Type: textbook
Book Title: Adventures of an Elephant Hunter (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.7 in
Topic: General
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Sports & Recreation
Item Weight: 16.8 Oz
Author: James Sutherland
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback