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_aBaker, Samuel White, Sir, _d1821-1893 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2002 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2002-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Garry Gill, Charles Franks, the Distributed Proofreading Team, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon" by Sir Samuel White Baker is a hunting memoir written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the author's adventures and experiences as a hunter in Ceylon, shedding light on the local wildlife and the challenges faced while pursuing sport in the jungle landscape. It emphasizes the love of sport inherent in the hunting culture, particularly highlighting large game such as elephants and buffaloes, and reflects on changes in wildlife populations due to increased human activity. At the start of the memoir, the author reflects on the passage of time since his initial experiences in Ceylon, discussing advancements in rifle technology and the resultant changes in hunting practices. He paints a vivid picture of the Ceylonese landscape and wildlife, introducing readers to the thrill of hunting elephants and the dangers posed by them. Notably, he narrates a tense encounter with wild buffaloes, illustrating the unpredictability and peril of the sport. Throughout these opening passages, there is a strong sense of nostalgia and reverence for the natural world, as Baker recounts his past experiences in the context of both personal reflection and a broader commentary on hunting as a sport intertwined with respect for nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aHunting -- Sri Lanka | ||
| 653 | _aSri Lanka -- Description and travel | ||
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