The Game of British East Africa. Profusely illustrated with photographs

London: "Field" Office, 1913. Second edition (first published 1909). 4to. xii, 310, (8, related ads) pp. Illustrated from photographs, plates. Czech Africa, p. 156: "A handsome volume that examines wild game, its habitat, and spoor within Kenya, Uganda, and the eastern Congo regions. Stigand observes game traits on the plains, and in the bush and forested areas, detailing animal movements, coloration, and even preservation of game. There are interesting chapters comparing hunting big game to shooting, and also on stalking." Gee "Sportsman's Library," p. 64. Old library blindstamp on title page, new endpapers; still a good solid copy. Original black and gilt-stamped decorated simulated crocodile-skin green cloth (rubbed, especially at spine ends). (7404). Item #60026

Price: $275.00

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