IN THE GRIP OF THE NYIKA: Further Adventures in British East Africa
by Patterson Lieut.-Col. J.H
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About This Item
London: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1909. First edition. Illustrated with numerous black and white photographs, eight maps in the text, and one full page map. 8vo, publisher’s original navy-blue cloth with gilt lettering on the spine, pictorial vignette of a native scene in gilt on the upper cover, t.e.g. xiv, 389, 2 ads. A handsome and bright copy very well preserved. SCARCE FIRST EDITION IN VERY PLEASING CONDITION. Somewhat of a companion volume to the author's MAN-EATERS OF TSAVO, this book gives a plain account of "the trials and adventures which befell me on two recent expeditions through the 'nyika,' or wilderness, in British East Africa. “On the first trip there were three of us, and all returned safely to civilisation, although dangers were not wholly absent. On the second and longer expedition there were also three Europeans, but, alas! only two got back, the 'nyika' having claimed the third; nor was the god of the wilds content with this sacrifice, for, in addition, he claimed several of my native followers." Includes quite a bit on rhino and lion hunting, as well as other sporting adventures.
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- Bookseller
- Buddenbrooks, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 31008
- Title
- IN THE GRIP OF THE NYIKA: Further Adventures in British East Africa
- Author
- Patterson Lieut.-Col. J.H
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Macmillan and Co., Limited
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1909
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