Reminiscences Of Twenty Years' Pigsticking In Bengal (1893)
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ISBN10: 1165717476
ISBN13: 9781165717477
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165717477
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 226
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Reminiscences Of Twenty Years������� Pigsticking In Bengal is a memoir written by Raoul, a British colonial officer, which recounts his experiences of pig hunting in Bengal during the late 19th century. The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different aspect of the sport, including the equipment used, the various types of pigs hunted, and the techniques employed to capture them.Throughout the book, Raoul provides vivid descriptions of the thrilling hunts, as well as the dangers and challenges he faced while pursuing these formidable creatures. He also offers insights into the cultural and social aspects of pigsticking, including the role of the native Indian beaters who assisted the hunters in tracking down the prey.In addition to his personal experiences, Raoul also includes historical information and anecdotes about the sport, as well as profiles of some of the most renowned pigstickers of the time. The book is illustrated with numerous photographs and sketches, providing a visual record of this unique and exciting pastime.Overall, Reminiscences Of Twenty Years������� Pigsticking In Bengal is a fascinating and entertaining account of a bygone era, capturing the spirit of adventure and camaraderie that characterized the sport of pig hunting in colonial India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.
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