Major Harris's Sports and Adventures in Africa is a memoir written by William Cornwallis Harris, a British explorer and big-game hunter who travelled extensively throughout southern Africa in the early 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Harris's experiences in the region, including his encounters with various African tribes, his observations of the local flora and fauna, and his hunting expeditions for elephants, lions, and other big game. Harris's writing is vivid and engaging, and he provides a unique ...
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Major Harris's Sports and Adventures in Africa is a memoir written by William Cornwallis Harris, a British explorer and big-game hunter who travelled extensively throughout southern Africa in the early 19th century. The book is a detailed account of Harris's experiences in the region, including his encounters with various African tribes, his observations of the local flora and fauna, and his hunting expeditions for elephants, lions, and other big game. Harris's writing is vivid and engaging, and he provides a unique perspective on the colonial era in Africa. He describes the landscapes, people, and animals he encounters in great detail, and his accounts of hunting are both thrilling and informative. Throughout the book, Harris also reflects on the moral and ethical implications of big-game hunting and colonialism, offering a nuanced and complex view of these controversial topics. Overall, Major Harris's Sports and Adventures in Africa is a fascinating and important historical document that offers a valuable glimpse into the world of 19th-century African exploration and big-game hunting.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of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.
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