In Africa: Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country

A first-person account recounts a months-long big-game safari in equatorial Africa, beginning with preparations and a lengthy sea voyage, then detailing life on the plains and in the jungle during hunts for lions, rhino, and elephants. Episodes include guided drives, river and swamp encounters, photographic and moving-picture attempts, an extended elephant hunt, and several close calls in tall grass and caves. Natural-history sketches of antelope, giraffe, and zebra mingle with humorous portraits of camp life, interactions with local people, and an encounter with a prominent public figure. The narrative ends with overland and sea travel home through Asia and practical advice for future hunters.