With Flashlight And Rifle: Photographing By Flashlight At Night The Wild Animal World Of Equatorial Africa (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432620523)

With Flashlight And Rifle by C. G. Schillings is a fascinating book that explores the wild animal world of Equatorial Africa through the lens of a camera. The author, who was an avid photographer and big-game hunter, used a flashlight to capture stunning images of nocturnal animals in their natural habitat. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the author's experiences in Africa. From the first chapter, which describes his arrival in the Congo and his initial encounters with the local wildlife, to the final chapter, which recounts his departure from the continent, the book is filled with vivid descriptions of the animals he encountered and the challenges he faced as a photographer.Schillings' photographs are the highlight of the book, and they are truly remarkable. From lions and leopards to elephants and giraffes, the images capture the beauty and majesty of these animals in a way that is rarely seen. The author's use of a flashlight to illuminate the animals in the darkness adds an eerie and mysterious quality to the photographs, making them even more compelling.In addition to the photographs, the book also includes detailed descriptions of the author's hunting expeditions and his encounters with local tribespeople. These sections provide valuable insights into the culture and customs of the people who live in this part of Africa.Overall, With Flashlight And Rifle is a captivating book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in photography, wildlife, or African culture. Schillings' photographs are truly breathtaking, and his stories of adventure and discovery are sure to inspire readers to explore the world around them.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: C. G. Schillings
ISBN-10: 1432620525
ISBN-13: 9781432620523
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/01/2004
Pages: 440
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d