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HE narrative just given I have reproduced from the pages Of Der Wez'a'mafm (tfie Sportsman) just as I wrote it at the time. I thought it better not to alter it in any way, as the events were still fresh in my mind when I set to work at it. In the course of the following years other travellers had Opportunities Of showing similar prowess as sportsmen on the Kikuyu tableland. In one case I was excelled in the number of lions killed in a single day. All these were cases of first - rate Austrian and English sportsmen with excellent weapons at their disposal. Had I possessed similar rifles instead of the Obsolete single-barrelled one of unsatisfactory make I could have made a bigger bag. Under such difficult conditions, handicapped by so many unfavourable circumstances, weakened by fever, and with poor weapons, I have reason, I think, to be satisfied with what I did. Such a success, as I have already said, never came my way again. I had a very exciting experience with an Old maned lion in the autumn of 1899, on the right bank of the.
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Excerpt from With Flashlight and Rifle, Vol. 2: A Record of Hunting Adventures and of Studies in Wildlife in Equatorial East-Africa
HE narrative just given I have reproduced from the pages Of Der Wez'a'mafm (tfie Sportsman) just as I wrote it at the time. I thought it better not to alter it in any way, as the events were still fresh in my mind when I set to work at it. In the course of the following years other travellers had Opportunities Of showing similar prowess as sportsmen on the Kikuyu tableland. In one case I was excelled in the number of lions killed in a single day. All these were cases of first - rate Austrian and English sportsmen with excellent weapons at their disposal. Had I possessed similar rifles instead of the Obsolete single-barrelled one of unsatisfactory make I could have made a bigger bag. Under such difficult conditions, handicapped by so many unfavourable circumstances, weakened by fever, and with poor weapons, I have reason, I think, to be satisfied with what I did. Such a success, as I have already said, never came my way again. I had a very exciting experience with an Old maned lion in the autumn of 1899, on the right bank of the.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
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.
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With Flashlight and Rifle: A Record of Hunting Adventures and of Studies in Wildlife in Equatorial East-Africa was written by Carl Georg Schillings in 1906. This is a 417 page book, containing 70986 words and 129 pictures. Search Inside is enabled for this title.
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With Flashlight and Rifle, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the wilds of East Africa at the turn of the 20th century. The author, a seasoned hunter and explorer, recounts thrilling encounters with a variety of fascinating creatures, focusing especially on the majestic lion. The book goes beyond mere hunting tales, however, offering a glimpse into the complex ecological relationships that exist within the African wilderness. The author's observations about the roles of various predators, their habits, and the impact of human presence on the delicate balance of the ecosystem provide valuable insight into the challenges faced by these animals. The book's detailed descriptions and thrilling narratives not only entertain but also illuminate the vital need for conservation efforts in preserving Africa's rich biodiversity for future generations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330496374_0
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