Sporting Scenes Amongst The Kaffirs Of South Africa

Excerpt from Sporting Scenes Amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa The first I am not, for the blood spilled by me was but a drop compared to the ocean that many have caused to ow in this land. Unfortunately I am not scientific; but, perhaps, from this very defect, I may become the more intelligible to the general reader of the following pages, who may comprehend my simple names for simple things, rather than those of a polysyllabic character. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

Sporting Scenes Amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa is an exciting adventure novel that follows a group of big game hunters on their quest to track down the most dangerous animals on the continent. With its thrilling action and vivid descriptions, this book is sure to captivate readers of all ages. 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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"[...]start, appear to ply whip and spur to regain their position with the main body. The sea is then doubly dark and mysterious. The morning light would show the ocean covered with the beautiful little Portuguese men-of-war (Physalus), whose brilliant reflection of the prismatic colours would raise a feeling of ambition for their capture. An hour was passed in the endeavour to become more closely acquainted with them, by means of a little net over the ship's side—the result, like many others in this world, was disappointment. A man-of-war is caught, but, upon its reaching the deck, is found to consist of a small bladder, now destitute of those attractions that had tempted[...]".

"Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa" by Alfred W. Drayson is an enthralling account that takes readers on an immersive journey into the fascinating world of sport and adventure in South Africa. Through vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling, Drayson brings to life the thrill of hunting, the breathtaking landscapes, and the rich cultural encounters with the indigenous Kaffir people. This book not only provides an exciting glimpse into the world of sporting pursuits but also offers valuable insights into the diverse wildlife and cultural heritage of the region.