1 volume. First edition 1895.
Bookplate and library card holder on inside.
Library rebinding in half-leather.
Gilt title to spine.
xii, 447pages.
Facsimile portrait frontispiece.
Full-page plates [one of which is folding]
4 folding coloured maps [some with archival tape repair].
Folding facsimile map at rear.
In-text illustrations and maps.
Baker was a prolific writer and hunter. Where the character
of the country admits an approach [to an elephant] to within
ten paces, I prefer the Ceylon method of aiming at either the
templeor or behind the ear. He was known for using explosive
shells of his own design, supplied by Reilly & Co. of London, these
were iron coated with lead, and their effect was terrific. Elephant
hunting and capturing deer of various kinds, coursing deer, wild boar,
buffalo and a lot more besides. A formidable presence of energetic
shooting and hunting in the jungles.
Recorded shipping weight 1200g
Shipped and insured by recorded delivery.
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 21.5 x 16 cm
