Author:
ARKELL-HARDWICK A.
Title:
An Ivory Trader In North Kenya, The Record Of An Expedition Through Kikuyo To Galla-Land In east Africa With An Account Of The Rendili And Burkeneji Tribes
Price:
£1180.00
Year:
1903
Edition:
1st Edn,
Publisher:
Longmans Green and Co
Summary:
xvi - 368 pages, frontis of the author + 15 plates, folding map at rear, some foxing to the contents. P)publisher's slate blue cloth with gilt native vignette to upper cover. A very good copy of a scarce title often found in poor condition "The author hunted along the Guaso Nyiro in Kenya, bagging buffalo and rhinoceros. His party attempted to reach the Lorian Swamp, but, having failed, they returned to the Guaso Nyiro where hippopotamus and giraffe were collected. There are numerous additional sporting incidents after rhino, gazelle, and other game, including a successful elephant hunt by a member of the party. After encounters with hostile Kikuyus, the expedition headed into western Kenya where more rhino were taken, as well as kongoni." Czech 9/10
Ref:
23936
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