The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter

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The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter

by Walter Dalrymple Maitland Bell

EN·~6 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

THE WANDERINGS OF AN ELEPHANT HUNTER

0:58
2

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

3:13
3

THE WANDERINGS OF AN ELEPHANT HUNTER - I HUNTING THE BIG BULL ELEPHANT

7:01
4

II THE BRAIN SHOT AT ELEPHANT

6:32
5

III THE BODY SHOT AT ELEPHANT

7:18
6

IV AFRICAN “MEDICINE” OR WITCHCRAFT AND ITS BEARING ON SPORT

17:14
7

V KARAMOJO

1:23:04
8

VI DABOSSA

40:53
9

VII THROUGH THE SUDD OF THE GELO RIVER

18:49
10

VIII THE LADO ENCLAVE

39:27

Description

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.

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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.

About the author

Walter Dalrymple Maitland Bell

Walter Dalrymple Maitland Bell

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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