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Auction #114 begins on 11 Apr 2024

James Sutherland

The Adventures of an Elephant Hunter

Published: Macmillan & Co, London, 1912

Edition: Second

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"One of the true classics of African big-game hunting, this work recounts the author's elephant hunting exploits primarily along the Luwegu River in German East Africa, and the Locheringo River in Portuguese East Africa. In addition, there are encounters with rhinoceros, man-eating lion, leopard, and a variety of plains game.  During one elephant stalk, Sutherland's little terrier, Whiskey, survived being thrown into the bush by an enraged pachyderm" [Czech, An Annotated Bibliography of African Big Game Hunting Books,1785 to 1950, p.160]. Author claims 447 bull elephants to his score.

The first edition, first printing,  was October 1912. This is the second print just a month later November 1912.

Publishers navy cloth cover with gilt elephant vignette. Gilt title on spine with gilt top page edge. New end papers. 

xviii, 324 pages + tissue-guarded frontispiece.

Full-page + in-text illustrations.

  • Binding Condition: Good
  • Overall Condition: Good
  • Size: 8vo (225 x 150 mm)
  • Sold By: Mantis Books
  • Contact Person: Charl Yates
  • Country: South Africa
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