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BALDWIN, William Charles

African Hunting

Published: Harper & Brothers, New York, 1863

Edition: US First Edition

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African Hunting: From Natal to the Zambesi - including Lake Ngami, the Kalahari Desert, etc.

The book was written from journals kept during his pioneering travels. They were written in ink, but often in pencil, gunpowder and tea in kraals or wagon bottoms.

\"A work of early sport and travel, this describes Baldwin\'s journeys through Natal, Zululand, the Transvaal, Bechuanaland, Matabeleland, and Namaqualand to the Zambesi and the Victoria Falls (though not yet know as that). He hunted in the lands of the Amatongas and Zulus where he collected hippopotamus, lion, eland, rhinoceros, buffalo, kudu and Giraffe. Near Lake Ngami, he bagged elephant, then crossed the Tugela River on his way to the Zambesi … where he encountered buffalo and lion.\"

African Hunting notes, \'Baldwins greatest respect is reserved for fellow hunters. He records his acquaintance with Elephant White at that time known for his shooting exploits throughout Natal and, on his last journey to the Zambesi, his meeting with the far famed Afrikaners, John Viljoen and Piet Jacobs. They had had a glorious hunt (and) had killed ninety three elephants. Occasional references show that he is mindful of the achievements of his predecessor in the wilderness, Gorden Cumming.\'

Cloth, 394 pages, numerous illustrations & map, pages slightly foxed.

Inscribed, Charles, F. Bell, Hadley Mass - September, 1866.

  • Binding Condition: Fair
  • Overall Condition: Fair
  • Size: 8vo. (230 x 150 mm)
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