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100 1 _aSwayne, H. G. C.
_q(Harald G. C.),
_d1860-1940
245 1 0 _aSeventeen trips through Somáliland :
_bA record of exploration & big game shooting, 1885 to 1893
246 1 _a17 trips through Somáliland A record of exploration and big game shooting, 1885 to 1893
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-09-14
508 _aProduced by MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Seventeen Trips Through Somáliland" by H. G. C. Swayne is a non-fiction account of exploration and big game hunting, written in the late 19th century. The narrative chronicles a series of journeys undertaken by Captain Swayne between 1885 and 1893 in the hinterlands of the Somali Coast Protectorate, detailing both the wildlife and the lives of the local nomadic tribes. The text serves as an informative guide for sportsmen and travelers interested in the region's natural history and cultural practices. The opening of the work introduces readers to the unique geography and cultural dynamics of Somáliland. It highlights the author's initial motivation to explore the largely uncharted territories and gain insight into the lives of the nomadic Somáli tribes. Swayne describes the rich diversity of wildlife, including the big game that attracted hunters during this era. He also reflects on his experiences with his Somali escorts, noting their characteristics, customs, and social structures. The preface sets the stage for a detailed exploration of both the fauna and human communities that inhabit this fascinating part of Africa. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEthiopia -- Description and travel
653 _aHorn of Africa -- Description and travel
653 _aHunting -- Horn of Africa
653 _aSwayne, H. G. C. (Harald G. C.), 1860-1940
653 _aEthnology -- Horn of Africa
653 _aZoology -- Horn of Africa
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57907
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