Big Game Shooting, volume 1 (of 2)

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Big Game Shooting, volume 1 (of 2)

by Clive Phillipps-Wolley

EN·~15 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

BIG GAME SHOOTING

0:20
2

DEDICATION TO H.R.H. THE PRINCE OF WALES

1:28
3

PREFACE

1:49
4

CONTENTS OF THE FIRST VOLUME

3:55
5

CHAPTER I ON BIG GAME SHOOTING GENERALLY

48:14
6

CHAPTER II SOUTH AFRICA FIFTY YEARS AGO

2:09:31
7

CHAPTER III SECOND EXPEDITION TO SOUTH AFRICA

1:07:21
8

CHAPTER IV LATER VISITS TO SOUTH AFRICA

47:00
9

CHAPTER V WITH LIVINGSTONE IN SOUTH AFRICA

25:51
10

CHAPTER VI EAST AFRICA—BATTERY, DRESS, CAMP GEAR AND STORES

23:36

Description

A richly illustrated guide to the art of big‑game shooting, this volume brings together the seasoned expertise of hunters who have roamed Africa, North America and beyond. Readers are introduced to the essential gear, from rifles and ammunition to camp supplies, and learn practical advice on tracking, stalking and the behavior of iconic species such as elephant, lion and buffalo. The opening chapters also set the scene with vivid accounts of early expeditions, offering a glimpse into the challenges of navigating remote territories and the camaraderie among guides, gun‑bearers and local headmen.

Beyond the technical details, the book captures the spirit of a bygone era of field sport, with colorful anecdotes, sketches and photographs that bring the wilderness to life. Whether a novice curious about hunting traditions or an experienced shooter seeking historical perspective, the work serves as both a practical handbook and a window into the culture of British sporting adventure.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~15 hours (867K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2015-03-25

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Clive Phillipps-Wolley

Clive Phillipps-Wolley

1854–1918

An English-born hunter, traveler, and storyteller, he turned his adventures in Russia and British Columbia into vivid books that helped shape early writing about the Canadian West. His work blends action, frontier romance, and a strong sense of place.

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