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The Lion Hunter
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The Lion Hunter

BookPaperback
Ranking105667inReiseführer
CHF48.90

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Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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ISBN/GTIN978-1-4446-6930-5
Product TypeBook
BindingPaperback
PublisherLammers Press
Publishing date08/12/2009
Pages378 pages
LanguageEnglish
SizeWidth 140 mm, Height 216 mm, Thickness 22 mm
Weight532 g
Article no.7381138
CatalogsBuchzentrum
Data source no.5875185
Product groupReiseführer
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Author

Roualeyn Gordon-Cumming was a Scottish adventurer, naturalist, and author known for his exploration of the African wilderness during the Victorian era. Born into a noble Scottish family in 1820, Gordon-Cumming inherited a passion for adventure and the outdoors from his ancestors. His insatiable curiosity and love for nature led him on numerous expeditions across Africa, where he documented his experiences in vivid detail. Gordon-Cumming's masterpiece, "Forest and Frontiers," stands as a testament to his remarkable adventures and keen observations of the African landscape. Published in 1853, the book chronicles his extensive travels through the forests and frontiers of southern Africa, offering readers a firsthand account of the region's rich biodiversity and cultural diversity. In "Forest and Frontiers," Gordon-Cumming captures the essence of the African wilderness, from the dense jungles teeming with wildlife to the vast savannas stretching into the horizon. His narrative is imbued with a sense of wonder and reverence for the natural world, as he describes encounters with majestic elephants, fearsome predators, and the indigenous peoples of the region. Through his meticulous observations and lyrical prose, Gordon-Cumming transports readers to a bygone era of exploration and discovery, painting a vivid portrait of Africa's untamed beauty and untold mysteries.

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