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Adventures of Hans Sterk
Reproduction of the original: Adventures of Hans Sterk by Captain A.W. Drayson
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Adventures of Hans Sterk The South African Hunter and Pioneer
A fascinating tale by Alfred W. Drayson called "The Adventures of Hans Sterk" follows the adventures of the principle person, Hans Sterk, a Dutch sailor. The tale takes region within the 1600s, whilst Sterk, a sturdy and innovative younger guy, unearths himself misplaced off the coast of Africa. When he's separated from his group and on his own, he faces many difficulties and dangers in his search for existence. The journey of Sterk is an interesting journey via unknown parts of Africa. He meets people from unique agencies, makes his way thru dangerous terrain, and survives the risks of the empty tract. As he faces the unknown and suggests bravery and creativity in his search for his friends...
Adventures of Hans Sterk
Book Excerpttions for the start. The plan of hunting which they had adopted, was to enter the country with waggons, oxen, and horses; to leave their waggons at a good outspanning-place where there was plenty of water and forage for the cattle; then to scour the country round and search for game, or spoor, which if found, the horses, oxen, and waggons were brought up, and the elephants hunted on horseback. The elephant is so formidable an animal, and usually is so fierce, especially when wounded and hunted, that few African sportsmen venture to follow him on foot into his dense woody retreats. It is customary to drive the herd, when discovered, into the most open country, this driving being accomplished either by setting fire to the dried grass, by making large bonfires, or by discharging fire-arms, and thus causing the herds to leave a secure retreat for one less sheltered. It is not unfrequently a matter of two or three days, to drive elephants into a good and favourable country; and upon this driving being judiciously
Adventures Of Hans Sterk
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Adventures of Hans Sterk: the South African Hunter and Pioneer
Alfred W. Drayson wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.
Adventures of Hans Sterk
Book Excerpt : ...tions for the start. The plan of hunting which they had adopted, was to enter the country with waggons, oxen, and horses; to leave their waggons at a good outspanning-place where there was plenty of water and forage for the cattle; then to scour the country round and search for game, or spoor, which if found, the horses, oxen, and waggons were brought up, and the elephants hunted on horseback. The elephant is so formidable an animal, and usually is so fierce, especially when wounded and hunted, that few African sportsmen venture to follow him on foot into his dense woody retreats. It is customary to drive the herd, when discovered, into the most open country, this driving being accomplished either by setting fire to the dried grass, by making large bonfires, or by discharging fire-arms, and thus causing the herds to leave a secure retreat for one less sheltered. It is not unfrequently a matter of two or three days, to drive elephants into a good and favourable country; and upon this driving being judiciously...
