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The Wild Sports of Southern Africa by William Cornwallis Harris – Deluxe Leather-Bound Edition This is the highly collectible Briar Patch Press leather-bound edition (1987) of The Wild Sports of Southern Africa by William Cornwallis Harris, widely regarded as the first true safari book and a cornerstone of African hunting literature. Bound in fine leather with gold gilt page edges, this edition is both handsome and durable-a standout addition to any Africana or sporting library. Harris’s narrative chronicles his groundbreaking 1836–37 expedition from the Cape of Good Hope through the territories of Chief Moselekatse to the Tropic of Capricorn, capturing the thrill of big game hunting and the adventure of exploring uncharted landscapes. Condition: Excellent. Features: Full leather binding, gold gilt page edges, and illustrated. Collector’s Note: Highly sought after by collectors of classic African exploration and hunting books. A distinguished and beautiful volume for any collector or enthusiast of African adventure. Detailed Contents Summary “The Wild Sports of Southern Africa” by William Cornwallis Harris is a landmark account of one of the earliest and most influential hunting expeditions in Africa. First published in 1839, the book details Harris’s journey from India to the Cape of Good Hope, and then northward into the wild interior of southern Africa-a region then virtually unknown to Europeans. The narrative follows Harris and his companions as they traverse the territories of the Chief Moselekatse to the Tropic of Capricorn, encountering a landscape teeming with wildlife and rich in adventure. The book is structured as a travelogue, with chapters covering each stage of the journey: from initial preparations in Graham’s Town and Graaff Reinet, to crossing the Great Orange River, reaching Kuruman, and venturing deep into Bechuana and Matabele lands. Harris provides vivid accounts of hunting quagga, eland, ostrich, white and black rhinoceros, elephant, buffalo, hippopotamus, giraffe, sable antelope, and lion. He describes thrilling pursuits, dangerous encounters-including being deserted by his escort, getting lost in the wilderness, and surviving a lion attack-and the discovery
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