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1855 HUNTING Adventures Big Game Hunters Wild Beasts Traditions Techniques Frost
1855 HUNTING Adventures Big Game Hunters Wild Beasts Traditions Techniques Frost
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1855 HUNTING Adventures Big Game Hunters Wild Beasts Traditions Techniques Frost



“Wild Scenes of the Hunters Life; or the Hunting and Hunters of All Nations,” by John Frost embarks on a comprehensive exploration of hunting traditions, techniques, and tales from around the world. Covering diverse terrains and a multitude of wild creatures ranging from elephants and lions to monkeys and bison, the book examines the practices of famed hunters, such as Gerard and Roualeyn Gordon Cummings. Particularly highlighted are Cummings audacious adventures, where his bravery and skills were put to the test against formidable wild beasts. Beyond thrilling accounts, Frosts compilation also aims to educate readers on the natural history and behaviors of these animals. Illustrated with 300 detailed images, this volume offers both a visual treat and an enlightening experience, making it both entertaining and informative for readers intrigued by the 19th-century world of hunting.



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FROST, John



Wild Scenes of the Hunters Life; or the Hunting and Hunters of All Nations. Exhibiting the Modes Adopted by Gerard, Cummings, and Other Celebrated Hunters, in Taking the Elephant, Lion, Rhinoceros, Tiger, Hyena, Panther, Bear, Giraffe, Antelope, Chamois, Wild Boar, Buffalo, Bison, Llama, Ourangoutang, the Monkey Tribe, and Various Other Wild Animals of the Globe. With Three Hundred Illustrations.



New York; Auburn: Miller, Orton and Mulligan, 1855.



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Collation: Complete

467, [5]

300 illustrations (some in color)

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover; secure

Brown cloth

Size: ~8in X 5.5in (20.5cm x 14cm)



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1855 HUNTING Adventures Big Game Hunters Wild Beasts Traditions Techniques Frost

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