
audiobook
by Walter Dalrymple Maitland Bell
THE WANDERINGS OF AN ELEPHANT HUNTER
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE WANDERINGS OF AN ELEPHANT HUNTER - I HUNTING THE BIG BULL ELEPHANT
II THE BRAIN SHOT AT ELEPHANT
III THE BODY SHOT AT ELEPHANT
IV AFRICAN “MEDICINE” OR WITCHCRAFT AND ITS BEARING ON SPORT
V KARAMOJO
VI DABOSSA
VII THROUGH THE SUDD OF THE GELO RIVER
VIII THE LADO ENCLAVE
A seasoned hunter takes listeners deep into the heart of Africa, where the most coveted prize is the solitary bull elephant. These massive, centuries‑old beasts roam dense bush by day and ravage plantations by night, their towering size and massive tusks offering both awe and danger. The author explains the meticulous methods used to track and dispatch such giants, from positioning the perfect brain shot to understanding the animal’s habits and movements.
Beyond the chase, the narrative weaves through the continent’s varied terrain—swamps, rivers, and remote villages—introducing the customs, superstitions, and practical knowledge of the peoples who share this land. Vivid illustrations accompany tales of native traps, accidental encounters, and the uneasy balance between sport and respect for a creature that has survived for generations. Listeners will come away with a rich portrait of an era when the wild was both a battlefield and a classroom.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (390K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United Kingdom: Country Life, 1923.
Credits
Tim Lindell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2022-05-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1880–1954
Best known as "Karamojo" Bell, he lived a life that reads like an adventure novel—hunter, pilot, sailor, painter, and writer. His books helped shape the popular image of early twentieth-century East Africa, while his marksmanship and travels made him a legendary figure in hunting history.
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