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250pp with black and white photographs. Maroon boards with gilt lettering to spine. The dust jacket is clipped, with minor wear to edges. Name stamp on fep. A clean copy with no foxing.
“J.A.Hunter, the veteran white hunter whose own story has been a continuing best seller for two years, has joined with Dan Mannix in this new book to tell some of the thrilling stories of the men and women who risked their lives to make a new home, a new life in untamed Africa.” from jacket flap.
The book covers the great pioneers and hunters of East Africa such as John Boyes, Robert Foran, Lord Delamere and others. Also discussed is the hunting of elephants in the Lado Enclave, as well as hunting of lions, buffalo and other game.
HUNTER by JA Hunter. xiii plus 242pp. Cloth hardcover with gilt title to spine. B/W frontis of the author and several b/w photo illustrations.
Gilt to spine faded and light wear to spine ends. Light foxing to end papers and random foxing to some internal pages. Previous owners bookplate stamped on title page and to fep, together with handwritten name. A fair copy.
Hunter's best known book and a classic on African hunting. Rogue elephant, rhino and buffalo, lion in Masailand, bongo in the Ituri rain forest and "a host of other vividly described dangerous critters". "With an introductory note by Captain A.T.A.Ritchie, O.B.E., M.C., Game Warden of Kenya, 1923-1949."
Published: Hamish Hamilton, London, 1953 Edition: 1st edition, fourth impression
- Jacket Condition: Good
- Binding Condition: Good
- Overall Condition: Good & Fair
- Size: 220 x 140 mm & 222mm x 146 mm
