Sport In East Central Africa: Being An Account Of Hunting Trips In Portuguese And Other Districts Of East Central Africa (1899) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781437258776)

Sport In East Central Africa is a book written by Frederick Vaughan Kirby, first published in 1899. The book is a detailed account of Kirby's hunting trips in various districts of East Central Africa, including Portuguese East Africa (now Mozambique) and other regions. The author provides a vivid description of his experiences while hunting big game, including elephants, lions, rhinoceroses, buffalos, and other animals. Kirby's writing style is engaging and descriptive, providing readers with a sense of the excitement and danger of hunting in Africa. He also shares his observations of the local people and their customs, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs taken by the author, which add to the reader's understanding of the African landscape and wildlife. Overall, Sport In East Central Africa is a fascinating account of a bygone era of hunting in Africa, providing readers with a glimpse into the adventures and challenges faced by early explorers and hunters in the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Frederick Vaughan Kirby
ISBN-10: 1437258778
ISBN-13: 9781437258776
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2008
Pages: 376
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d