Seventeen Trips Through Somaliland: A Record Of Exploration And Big Game Shooting 1885 To 1893

By Harald George Carlos Swayne

Book Overview

Seventeen Trips Through Somaliland is a book written by H. G. C. Swayne that documents his adventures and explorations in Somaliland between 1885 and 1893. The book is a detailed account of Swayne's travels through the region, including his experiences with the local tribes, his observations of the landscape and wildlife, and his encounters with big game. Swayne was an experienced hunter and his book includes descriptions of his encounters with elephants, lions, leopards, and other wild animals. He also provides insights into the local culture and customs of the people he met during his travels. The book is divided into seventeen chapters, each detailing a different trip that Swayne took through Somaliland. The chapters are arranged chronologically, providing a comprehensive overview of Swayne's explorations in the region over an eight-year period. Overall, Seventeen Trips Through Somaliland is a fascinating account of a bygone era of exploration and adventure in Africa. It offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of Somaliland, as well as valuable insights into the natural world of the region.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163245690
• ISBN13: 9781163245699
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 406 Pages
• Weight: 1.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.5" x 9.3"