Biographical sketches of four of the most famous early big game hunters. Originally published in 1901. The illustrated contents include many little known facts and anecdotes on the sport and lives of William Cotton Oswell - Henry Astbury Leveson ("Old Shekarry") - Sir Samuel White Baker and Roualeyn George Gordon Cumming. These four were important pioneers of big game hunting worldwide. This fascinating book will appeal to all sportsmen and especially to those hunters of larger game.

In one volume for the first time, the entire sequence of Bosman s famous Oom Schalk Lourens stories. Edited from authoritative sources, and accompanied by original illustrations, this gathering represents a feast of South Africa s best-loved tales. The sixty pieces include all-time favourites like In the Withaak s Shade, Makapan s Caves and Willem Prinsloo s Peach Brandy, the Boer War classics Mafeking Road and The Rooinek, as well as several lesser-known treasures."

The Faulkner of South Africa: Transcendent glimpses into the human condition, of dreams and heartbreak, told with homespun wisdom.

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In this charming collection of stories, Samuel White Baker shares his favorite tales with his grandsons. From thrilling adventures in the African wilderness to heartwarming tales of family and friendship, these stories are sure to delight readers of all ages. With vivid descriptions and engaging characters, Baker and his collaborator W.J. Hennessy transport readers to a world of wonder and imagination. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.