Wild Beasts And Their Ways (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161485691)

Wild Beasts And Their Ways is a non-fiction book written by Samuel W. Baker, a renowned naturalist and big game hunter. The book is a comprehensive study of the behavior, habits, and characteristics of various wild animals found in Africa, including lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, and rhinoceroses. The author shares his personal experiences and observations of these animals, gained through years of living and hunting in the African wilderness. He also provides detailed information on their physical features, social organization, hunting techniques, and survival strategies. The book is divided into chapters, each focusing on a different animal species. The author uses vivid descriptions and anecdotes to bring the animals to life, and includes numerous illustrations and photographs to enhance the reader's understanding of their behavior and habitat. Wild Beasts And Their Ways is a must-read for anyone interested in African wildlife, as well as hunters, naturalists, and conservationists. It offers a unique perspective on the beauty and complexity of these creatures, and highlights the urgent need to protect them from human encroachment and habitat destruction.Few persons are aware of the extreme quickness with which an elephant can kick, and the great height that can be reached by this mischievous use of the hind foot. I have frequently seen an elephant kick as sharp as a small pony, and the effect of a blow from so ponderous a mass propelled with extreme velocity may be imagined. This is a peculiar action, as the elephant is devoid of hocks, and it uses the knees of the hind legs in a similar manner to those of a human being.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: Samuel W. Baker
ISBN-10: 1161485694
ISBN-13: 9781161485691
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d