EXTREME LURCHERWORK. By Jonathan Darcy.

EXTREME LURCHERWORK. By Jonathan Darcy.

SPORTING DOGS. By A. Croxton Smith. Plates by G. Vernon Stokes, R.B.A.

SPORTING DOGS. By A. Croxton Smith. Plates by G. Vernon Stokes, R.B.A.

MY FORTY YEARS IN AFRICA. By John F. Burger.

(1960) ND (1990) facsimile reprint. 8vo (145 x 223mm). Pp195. B/w photographs, patterned end-papers. Dark green bonded leather, spine titled in gilt. Edition limited to 750 copies.

This is a high quality facsimile reprint, limited to only 750 numbered copies. Burger lived and worked in the Rhodesias, the Congo and Tanganyika, and undertook many prolonged expeditions on foot to some of the most remote and primitive areas. Here he tells of his contacts with the people of these areas, much on African witchcraft, many big game hunting adventures. In particular he includes accounts of the adventures of Charlie Goss, one of the greatest African hunters; of his own experiences with "Lion Men" and "Crocodile Men", with medicine men and witch doctors; of the pygmies of the Semliki Forest; and much more.
£85.00
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Book Code
44348
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Author Burger (John Francois). (1882-1984).
Book Code 44348
ISBN No ISBN.
Book Description Fine in dust-wrapper. Number 440 of 750 copies. Signed by Ellen Enzler-Herring of Trophy Room Books.
Book Cover Hardcover
Published Date 1990
Publisher Trophy Room Books.
Place Agoura, California.