Publisher's Synopsis
A Hunter's Life Among Lions, Elephants, and Other Wild Animals of South Africa is a memoir written by Roualeyn Gordon Cumming and originally published in 1860. The book details Cumming's experiences as a big game hunter in South Africa during the mid-19th century. Cumming's writing provides a vivid and often thrilling account of his encounters with lions, elephants, and other dangerous animals. He describes his hunting techniques, his interactions with local tribes, and his experiences living in the wilderness for extended periods of time. The book also provides a glimpse into the attitudes and beliefs of European hunters during this time period, including their views on race and colonialism. Overall, A Hunter's Life Among Lions, Elephants, and Other Wild Animals of South Africa is a fascinating historical document that offers a unique perspective on the world of big game hunting in the 19th century.Two Volumes In One.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.
