02323cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000310012624500430015726400510020030000470025133600260029833700260032433800360035050000310038650800140041752013110043153400850174265300200182765300130184765300330186085600490189385600430194271400UtSlPG20260610134642.0mcr n260607r20231920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a21020117  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aMayer, Charles,d1862-192710aTrapping wild animals in Malay jungles 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-08-13  aAl Haines  a"Trapping Wild Animals in Malay Jungles" by Charles Mayer is a memoir documenting the author's experiences as a wild animal collector, written in the early 20th century. The narrative is set against the backdrop of Mayer's early fascination with circus life, which leads him on adventures in the Malay jungles. The book explores themes of animal capturing, the challenges of navigating local cultures, and the unique environments of the jungle.  The opening of the memoir introduces readers to Mayer's journey from his youth working in the circus to his aspiration of capturing wild animals. Fueled by the allure of the circus and a desire to learn about animals, Mayer eventually embarks for Singapore, where he seeks out the notorious animal dealer Mahommed Ariff. The narrative describes various interactions with the local people, highlighting cultural nuances and the complexities involved in establishing trust. In particular, Mayer recounts a gripping episode where he attempts to capture a giant python, leading to a fatal incident involving a native. This establishes the perilous environment of the jungle, while Mayer's character is shaped through these vivid experiences, setting the stage for further adventures in animal trapping and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cGarden City, N.Y.: Garden City Publishing Co., Inc., 1920  aAnimal behavior  aTrapping  aHunting -- Malay Archipelago4 uhttps://archive.org/details/cu3192402339275040uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71400