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Wild Beasts and Their Ways: Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Vol. I-II

Name: Wild Beasts and Their Ways: Reminiscences of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. Vol. I-II
Author: Baker, Samuel W.

Book Description

First edition, in two volumes. Illustrated with wood engravings by Harry Dixon. 'Baker calls upon a lifetime of hunting experiences to describe a variety of big game worldwide.' Czech (Africa) p. 16; (Asia) p. 20. Samuel White Baker (1821-1893) was an English explorer, naturalist, big game hunter, and writer. He is best known for his explorations of the Nile and the interior of Central Africa (he was the first European to visit Lake Albert), and for his exploits as a big game hunter.

Dealer Notes

xii, [2], 419; vi, [2], 379; 2 frontispieces, 2 title vignettes, 25 plates
2 vols, 8vo, cont. half-calf, professionally repaired to head of one spine, raised bands and gt tooling to spine compartments; marbled boards (rubbed/scuffed), edges and endpapers. Some light, scattered foxing. A very good set. [40937]

Author Baker, Samuel W.

Date 1890

Binding HB

Publisher MacMillan & Co.

Illustrator Harry Dixon

Condition Very good

Pages xii, [2], 419; vi, [2], 379

Price: £195.00

Offered by Pemberley Books

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