THE HUNTING AND SPOOR OF CENTRAL AFRICAN GAME. By Denis D. Lyell. Briar Patch Press Edition.

(1929) 1987 new edition. 4to (184 x 253mm). Ppxxxvi,225,notes pages,ads. B/w plates, illustrations. Black faux leather, upper board and spine titled in gilt, three raised bands, silk marker ribbon, printed marble-effect end-papers, all edges gilt.

"Lyell provide rules for hunting big game, as well as chapters dealing with rifle selection and tracking game. The remainder of the text examines the natural history, traits and methods of hunting, species by species. The illustrations consist of sketches of the spoor of game animals, many being life sized. An essential work aimed at a generation of new hunters visiting Africa at the time." (Czech). New introduction by John M. MacKenzie.