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W. N. Mcmillan's Expeditions and Big Game Hunting in Sudan, Abyssinia, & British East Africa 1.95

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - W. N. McMillan's Expeditions and Big Game Hunting in Sudan, Abyssinia, and British East Africa is a book written by Burchard Heinrich Jessen and published in 1906. The book is a detailed account of the big game hunting expeditions of W. N. McMillan in Sudan, Abyssinia, and British East Africa. The book describes McMillan's travels and hunting experiences in these regions, including his encounters with various animals such as lions, elephants, rhinoceroses, and buffalo. It also provides insights into the local cultures and customs of the people he met during his expeditions.Jessen, the author of the book, was a German adventurer and big game hunter who accompanied McMillan on several of his expeditions. He provides a firsthand account of the adventures and challenges they faced, including dangerous encounters with wild animals and difficult terrain.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the landscapes, wildlife, and people of the regions McMillan explored. It also includes photographs and illustrations that bring the text to life.Overall, W. N. McMillan's Expeditions and Big Game Hunting in Sudan, Abyssinia, and British East Africa is a thrilling and informative read for anyone interested in hunting, adventure, or the history of these regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Neuware - This book is a first-hand account of the expeditions and big game hunting trips of W.N. McMillan, a wealthy adventurer who explored the wilds of Sudan, Abyssinia, and British East Africa in the early 20th century. The author, a friend and hunting companion of McMillan, provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its animal inhabitants, as well as fascinating insights into the life of a big game hunter. A must-read for anyone interested in African wildlife and adventure.

Near fine. First edition. Publisher's red cloth. Handsome cover. xvi, 416 pp., 27 cm. Colored folding map in the rear cover pocket. "With one hundred and twelve illustrations." A fresh copy. Clean, unmarked pages. Privately printed. Czech (Africa) p. 84. Jessen was a Norwegian who went on four hunting expeditions with the McMillans, an American couple from St. Louis, Missouri, who later settled in Kenya.