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"The Rifle and Hound in Ceylon" is a book written by Sir Samuel White Baker. Published in 1853, this work explores Baker's experiences and adventures during his time in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Sir Samuel White Baker was a 19th-century British explorer, naturalist, and big-game hunter. In "The Rifle and Hound in Ceylon," Baker likely details his observations of the local flora and fauna, as well as his hunting expeditions, providing insights into the wildlife and landscapes of Ceylon during that period. The book reflects the Victorian fascination with natural history and big-game hunting prevalent among European explorers of the time. For readers interested in 19th-century travel literature, hunting narratives, and the colonial history of Ceylon, Sir Samuel White Baker's account provides a window into the adventurous spirit of the era and the interactions between European explorers and the exotic locales they visited.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9791041984343
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 138
  • Udgivet:
  • 3. Februar 2024
  • Størrelse:
  • 170x10x220 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 253 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 2. Juli 2024
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"The Rifle and Hound in Ceylon" is a book written by Sir Samuel White Baker. Published in 1853, this work explores Baker's experiences and adventures during his time in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Sir Samuel White Baker was a 19th-century British explorer, naturalist, and big-game hunter.

In "The Rifle and Hound in Ceylon," Baker likely details his observations of the local flora and fauna, as well as his hunting expeditions, providing insights into the wildlife and landscapes of Ceylon during that period. The book reflects the Victorian fascination with natural history and big-game hunting prevalent among European explorers of the time.

For readers interested in 19th-century travel literature, hunting narratives, and the colonial history of Ceylon, Sir Samuel White Baker's account provides a window into the adventurous spirit of the era and the interactions between European explorers and the exotic locales they visited.

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