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
- Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Cards - PayPal - Cheque.
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
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