The Rifle And The Hound In Ceylon is a non-fiction book written by Sir Samuel White Baker. The book is a memoir of Baker's experiences during his hunting expeditions in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is about Baker's hunting expeditions with his rifle, while the second part is about his experiences with his hounds. In the first part of the book, Baker describes his experiences hunting big game animals such as elephants, leopards, and wild boars. He also ...
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The Rifle And The Hound In Ceylon is a non-fiction book written by Sir Samuel White Baker. The book is a memoir of Baker's experiences during his hunting expeditions in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts: the first part is about Baker's hunting expeditions with his rifle, while the second part is about his experiences with his hounds. In the first part of the book, Baker describes his experiences hunting big game animals such as elephants, leopards, and wild boars. He also writes about the challenges he faced during his expeditions, such as navigating through dense forests and dealing with dangerous animals. Baker also shares his observations about the local flora and fauna of Ceylon.The second part of the book focuses on Baker's experiences with his hounds. He writes about the different breeds of hounds he used for hunting, their training, and their behavior while on the hunt. Baker also shares anecdotes about his hounds and their personalities.Overall, The Rifle And The Hound In Ceylon is a fascinating account of hunting in colonial Ceylon, written by a skilled hunter and adventurer. The book provides a glimpse into the life and times of colonial-era Ceylon, as well as the hunting culture of the time.There is one thing necessary to the enjoyment of sport in Ceylon, and without which no amount of game can afford thorough pleasure; this is personal comfort. Unlike a temperate climate, where mere attendance becomes a luxury, the pursuit of game in a tropical country is attended with immense fatigue and exhaustion.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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