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 in 1860. The book is a detailed account of Cumming's experiences as a hunter in South Africa during the mid-19th century. Cumming describes his encounters with various wild animals, including lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses, as well as his interactions with the local tribes and his experiences living in the African wilderness. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its wildlife, as well as for the author's personal reflections on the ethics of hunting and his own role as a white settler in South Africa. ""A Hunter's Life Among Lions, Elephants and Other Wild Animals of South Africa"" is considered a classic of African hunting literature and provides a unique perspective on the colonial history of the continent.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.
