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hardcover. Etat : Very Good. An Ivory Trader In North Kenia: The Record Of An Expedition Through Kikuyu To Galla-Land In East Equatorial Africa This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. . …

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Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 416 pages. 8.80x6.00x1.10 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of British East Africa in the late 19th century. The author, a seasoned explorer with a background in the British South African Police, recounts his experiences leading a perilous ivory trading expedition through the wilds of Kikuyu to Galla-Land. Through vivid storytelling, the author brings to life the challenges and rewards of traversing uncharted territories, negotiating with diverse tribes, and encountering the abundant wildlife of this frontier region. The reader is privy to the complexities of navigating cultural differences, the challenges of managing a diverse crew, and the thrill of the hunt. The book explores the allure of the unexplored, the struggle for survival, and the inherent risks and rewards associated with venturing into the unknown. This captivating tale offers a glimpse into a vanishing world, documenting a crucial moment in the history of exploration and the impact of European colonialism on Africa. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 416 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Not available for shipping to Spain. Published in 1903, six years before Theodore Roosevelt set foot in Africa for his famous luxurious Safari, An Ivory Trader in North Kenia (Kenya) includes an account of the Rendili and Burkenegi Tribes, and 23 illustration from photographs and a folding map of east Africa at the end (all accounted for). Armed with rifles and a shotgun, the author and his party criss crossed East Africa with 40 porters carrying the supplies to hunt and collect ivory. They faced several obstacles especially when dealing with hostile tribes and unreliable chieftains. None the less, they manage to hunt Hippo, Elephant, Rhinos, Lion, Giraffe, Buffalo and other game. Fascinating descriptions about traveling that part of Africa over a hundred years ago. Decorated blue cloth featuring a Kikuyu warrior holding a spear and a shield in gold. The book is Sought after by collectors of Africana, no dustjacket was issued, spine titles bright and printed in gold. (see attached images) 368 pages with index+ 40pp publisher's advts., this over a century old classic does have minor shelf wear to upper and lower edges of the spineThe price is reduced from $3895 to $2245.00. Overall an attractive crisp volume featuring first class African adventure towards the end of 19th Century.…

First edition. Folding map & 16 plates (most with 2 images). 8vo. Original pictorial cloth, gilt, ligthly rubbed, new glazed endpapers to match originals. xvi, 368, 40ads.pp. London, An extremely uncommon book. "The author hunted along the Guaso Nyiro in Kenya, bagging buffalo and rhinoceros. hippopotamus and giraffe were [also] collected" (Czech). Czech (Bib. of African Big Game Hunting), p7. …

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - A gripping chronicle of danger, discovery, and cultural encounter An Ivory Trader in North Kenia returns to print at last. This restored edition follows a daring African expedition across Kikuyu country into Galla-Land (Galla-Land exploration) at the turn of the twentieth century, blending adventure memoir and historical travel narrative. Written from the viewpoint of an ivory trader navigating remote routes, the book offers vivid scenes of markets, caravan life, and confrontations with terrain and politics that shaped the ivory trade history. Intimate portraits of the Kikuyu tribe, the Rendili tribe and the Burkeneji tribe bring to life African tribal cultures with details rarely preserved elsewhere. Readers will find first-hand observations of East Equatorial Africa, colonial Africa exploration, and the complex human stories behind early 20th century Africa s expansion and commerce. Literary and historical significance: this account is both a valuable document for scholars of the ivory trade and a compelling piece of travel writing its candid voice captures the era s moral ambiguities, practical hardships, and startling beauty. Casual readers will be swept up by its adventure; collectors and classic literature enthusiasts will prize its authenticity and period detail. Out of print for decades and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, this version has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and cultural treasure a necessary addition to any library of African expedition histories.…

Etat : new. A gripping chronicle of danger, discovery, and cultural encounter An Ivory Trader in North Kenia returns to print at last. This restored edition follows a daring African expedition across Kikuyu country into Galla-Land (Galla-Land exploration) at the turn of the twentieth century, blending adventure memoir and historical travel narrative. Written from the viewpoint of an ivory trader navigating remote routes, the book offers vivid scenes of markets, caravan life, and confrontations with terrain and politics that shaped the ivory trade history. Intimate portraits of the Kikuyu tribe, the Rendili tribe and the Burkeneji tribe bring to life African tribal cultures with details rarely preserved elsewhere. Readers will find first-hand observations of East Equatorial Africa, colonial Africa exploration, and the complex human stories behind early 20th century Africa s expansion and commerce. Literary and historical significance: this account is both a valuable document for scholars of the ivory trade and a compelling piece of travel writing its candid voice captures the era s moral ambiguities, practical hardships, and startling beauty. Casual readers will be swept up by its adventure; collectors and classic literature enthusiasts will prize its authenticity and period detail. Out of print for decades and now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions, this version has been carefully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, it is a collector s item and cultural treasure a necessary addition to any library of African expedition histories. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Paperback / softback. Etat : New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Hardback. Etat : New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. An Ivory Trader In North Kenia | The Record Of An Expedition Through Kikuyu To Galla-Land In East Equatorial Africa; With An Account Of The Rendili And Burkeneji Tribes | A. Arkell-Hardwick | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2025 | Alpha Edition | EAN 9789371771924 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand.…

Taschenbuch. Etat : Neu. An Ivory Trader In North Kenia | The Record Of An Expedition Through Kikuyu To Galla-Land In East Equatorial Africa | A. Arkell-Hardwick | Taschenbuch | Englisch | 2007 | Kessinger Publishing, LLC | EAN 9780548308974 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu Print on Demand. …