The Wild Sports Of Southern Africa

The Wild Sports Of Southern Africa Being The Narrative Of An Expedition From The Cape Of Good Hope (1839)

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The Wild Sports of Southern Africa is a book written by William Cornwallis Harris, originally published in 1839. This narrative recounts the author's expedition from the Cape of Good Hope into the wilds of Southern Africa, where he hunted game and explored the region's natural wonders. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which describes a different aspect of Harris's journey. He describes the various animals he encountered, including lions, elephants, and rhinoceroses, as well as the landscapes and peoples he encountered along the way. Harris's account provides a fascinating glimpse into the natural history and culture of Southern Africa in the early 19th century. The book is richly illustrated with engravings depicting the animals and landscapes that Harris encountered, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and natural history.Through The Territories Of The Chief Moselekatse, To The Tropic Of Capricorn.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781104408954
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 436
Weight: 637g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 22mm