Overview
Explore the untamed landscapes of late 19th-century Somalia with Captain Harald G. C. Swayne's "Seventeen trips through Somáliland: A record of exploration & big game shooting, 1885 to 1893." This remarkable account chronicles Swayne's extensive travels through the Horn of Africa, offering a unique glimpse into a region largely unknown to the Western world at the time. More than just a hunting narrative, this book provides invaluable insights into the natural history of Somaliland, detailing the diverse wildlife and challenging terrain encountered during Swayne's expeditions. Readers interested in African exploration will be captivated by his detailed observations and adventures. Swayne's meticulous records offer a window into the zoology of the region, documenting animal behavior and habitats in a way that remains relevant to naturalists and historians alike. This book stands as a timeless testament to the spirit of adventure and the pursuit of knowledge in a bygone era, appealing to anyone fascinated by the exploration of Africa.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.
- | Author: H. G. C. (Harald G. C. ). Swayne
- | Publisher: Anson Street Press
- | Publication Date: Mar 29, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 00334 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1023550695
- | ISBN-13: 9781023550697
