THE WANDERINGS OF AN ELEPHANT HUNTER. By W.D.M. Bell.

(1923) 1988 2nd edition reprint. 4to (185 x 246mm). Ppvii,188. "Lavishly illustrated from on-the-spot sketches by the author". Light grey boards, spine titled in gilt.

This is a classic of big game hunting literature, and deservedly so. It is also essential reading for those interested in the history of colonial Africa or the history of the elephant, and a good read for anyone with a taste for adventure and human and elephant psychology. WDM 'Karamojo' Bell "was known far and wide ...for his extraordinary elephant-hunting exploits in the Karamoja Province of Uganda and elsewhere. [This book] considered by many to be the greatest of all elephant books by the greatest of all elephant hunters, is a series of elephant-hunting essays and stories during the glory days of Bell's career. It gives Bell's experiences in Uganda, the Sudan, Ethiopia, Central Africa, and West Africa. Foremost and elephant title, [this book] also includes tales of derring-do with buffalo and lion." Like many author-adventurers of the colonial era(s), Bell was an interestedand sympathetic observer of the peoples amongst whom he lived, and he includes many observations of interest on contemporary society and politics. A book of great interest, and a terrific read.