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In this captivating memoir, Parker Gillmore offers a series of vivid accounts of his many adventures in the great outdoors. From his early hunting and fishing expeditions to his travels across the American West, Gillmore's stories are full of both excitement and reverence for the natural world. This work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American outdoor sports and the colorful figures who helped shape it. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Parker Gillmore's account of his travels in southern Africa during the 19th century is a fascinating historical document that offers insight into the dynamics of imperial expansion and colonialism. Gillmore provides a detailed description of the geography, culture, and politics of the region, and offers a critique of the Portuguese colonial project in the area. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of exploration and empire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Hardcover reprint of the original edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Gillmore, Parker. The Great Thirst Land: A Ride Through Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal, And Kalahari Desert. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Gillmore, Parker. The Great Thirst Land: A Ride Through Natal, Orange Free State, Transvaal, And Kalahari Desert, . London, Paris & New York: Cassell, Petter & Galpin, . Subject: Hunting South Africa
Also published in the "Boy's Own Favourite Series", this is a nineteenth-century adventure story for boys, based on the author's own experiences as a world traveller. It includes gripping scenes such as an account of crossing the Santa Fe Trail and fights with "Red Skins" in America. The first-person narrative purports to be by the son of a naval lieutenant.