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The Adventures of an Elephant Hunter by James Sutherland – Deluxe Leather-Bound Edition This is the highly collectible Briar Patch Press leather-bound edition (1990) of The Adventures of an Elephant Hunter by James Sutherland, one of the most celebrated works in African big game hunting literature. Bound in fine leather with gold gilt page edges, this limited edition (only 500 copies) is a standout addition to any Africana or sporting library. Sutherland’s memoir details his legendary ivory-hunting expeditions across remote regions of Mozambique and German East Africa in the early 20th century, including thrilling encounters with massive tuskers, lions, and other dangerous game. Condition: Excellent. Features: Full leather binding, gold gilt page edges, illustrated, limited edition (run of only 500). Collector’s Note: A cornerstone of African hunting literature, highly sought after by collectors. A beautiful and distinguished volume for any collector or enthusiast of African adventure and big game hunting. Detailed Contents Summary “The Adventures of an Elephant Hunter” by James Sutherland is a classic memoir chronicling sixteen years of extraordinary big game hunting in Africa during the golden age of safari. First published in 1912, the book recounts Sutherland’s daring expeditions along the Luwegu and Locheringo Rivers, the Luganda and Ruvuma Rivers, and across the remote wilderness of Mozambique and German East Africa. Sutherland’s narrative is filled with gripping stories of close calls-being tossed and knocked about by elephants, surviving dangerous encounters, and pursuing some of the largest tuskers ever recorded. Over his career, Sutherland shot a world-record 447 bull elephants, with some tusks weighing more than 150 pounds each. The book also includes accounts of hunting rhinoceros, man-eating lions, leopards, and a variety of plains game, as well as his involvement in historical events like the Maji-Maji revolt. Praised for its authenticity and adventure, The Adventures of an Elephant Hunter stands as one of the greatest works in the genre, rivaling even the books of Walter Bell. Sutherland’s straightforward style, practical hunting advice, and vivid descriptions of the African landscape and its wildlife make this a foundational work for collectors and enthusiasts of African exploration and big game hunting. This edition is a leather-bound, gold gilt page edge copy in excellent condition-a truly distinguished and collectible volume for any Africana or big game hunting library