STIGAND, Capt. C[hauncey] H[ugh].

The game of British East Africa

Stock Code 112041

London, Cox, 1909

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'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.' - Czech.

First edition. 4to., xi, 310 pp., 8 pages ads at end, 54 plates, original green crocodile patterned cloth gilt, vignette to upper cover, a fine copy.

Czech p156.

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