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100 1 _aHerbert, Agnes,
_d1873-1960
245 1 0 _aTwo Dianas in Somaliland: The Record of a Shooting Trip
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-04-07
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"Two Dianas in Somaliland: The Record of a Shooting Trip" by Agnes Herbert is a nonfiction account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows two adventurous women, the author and her cousin, as they embark on a daring expedition to hunt big game in the wilds of Somaliland. The book is a mix of travel writing, adventure, and a reflection on the role of women in a male-dominated sport and culture. The opening portion of the book sets the stage for this extraordinary journey. The author discusses their preparations for the trip, detailing the selection of equipment and the challenges they anticipate, including securing hunting permits and packing the necessary supplies. It reveals their determination and excitement while capturing the cultural nuances they encounter, from the quirky dynamics aboard the steamer to their experiences in Berbera. This initial glimpse hints at their camaraderie, adventurous spirits, and the challenges they face as they prepared to navigate both the wild landscape and societal expectations as female hunters in an era when such pursuits were dominated by men. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHorn of Africa -- Description and travel
653 _aHunting -- Horn of Africa
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54501
999 _c95333
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