02327cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000510011324500560016426400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650800470043752013530048453400450183765300430188265300280192585600430195399900170199632558UtSlPG20260610133737.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aSK1 aDrayson, Alfred W.q(Alfred Wilks),d1827-190110aSporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-05-27  aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England  a"Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa" by Captain Alfred W. Drayson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the author's personal experiences and observations during his time in South Africa, particularly highlighting the interactions with the Kaffir people and the wild animals of the region. Drayson's narrative likely combines elements of exploration, sport, and cultural commentary, offering insights into both the natural world and indigenous customs.  The opening of the text sets the stage for Drayson's exploration by detailing his uncomfortable voyage to the Cape and initial experiences with the crew, including vibrant imagery of marine life such as porpoises and albatrosses. It showcases the rich and diverse landscapes he encounters upon disembarkation in South Africa, as well as the peculiarities of life at sea. The narrative transitions into his observations about the Kaffirs and their environment, illustrating the contrasts between civilization and the natural world, while hinting at his intent to engage in sport and hunting amidst the local flora and fauna. This beginning effectively creates an engaging atmosphere that captures the reader's interest in Drayson's adventures and the broader context of colonial South Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aSouth Africa -- Description and travel  aHunting -- South Africa40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32558  c73404d73404