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Abel Chapman

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Reminiscences and impressions of a hunter naturalist in three continents 1851 -1928 illustrations by Joseph Crawhall, W.H. Riddell and rough sketches by the author

Published: Gurney and Jackson, London, 1928

Edition: First edition

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1 volume. From the library of Captain L. Scott Briggs M. C.

It appears that the Captain was acquainted with the author.

There are several notes and citations written throughout.

Publishers dark green cloth with gilt embossed title on spine.

xix, 353 pages + 2 appreciations + 5 reviews.

Illustrations by Joseph Chawhall. W. H. Riddell (20 in colour)

and rough sketches by the author.

Plates with captioned tissue-guards. Pages untrimmed 

"A beautifully illustrated work celebrating Chapman's

varied sporting adventures, this book includes hunting

buffalo, rhinoceros, elephant, and plains game near 

Guaso Nyiro in British East Africa. There are interesting

chapters on the philosophy of nature study and the 

safeguarding of wildlife." (Czech, An Annotated Bibliography

of African Big Game Hunting Books, p.35).

  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 23 x 16 cm
  • Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
  • Contact Person: Tom Moloney
  • Country: Ireland
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0657087803
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