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The Recollections of William Finaughty, Elephant Hunter 1864–1875 – Deluxe Leather-Bound Edition This is the highly collectible Briar Patch Press leather-bound edition (1990) of The Recollections of William Finaughty, Elephant Hunter 1864–1875, a foundational classic in African big game hunting literature. Elegantly bound in leather with gold gilt page edges, this edition is both attractive and durable-a standout addition to any Africana or sporting library. Finaughty’s memoir, first privately printed in 1916 in an edition of only 250 copies, recounts his pioneering exploits as one of Southern Africa’s earliest and most successful elephant hunters. Condition: Excellent. Features: Full leather binding, gold gilt page edges, illustrated, 242 pages. Collector’s Note: Highly sought after by collectors of African adventure and hunting classics.A beautiful and distinguished volume for any collector or enthusiast of African exploration and big game hunting. Detailed Contents Summary “The Recollections of William Finaughty, Elephant Hunter 1864–1875” is a classic memoir chronicling the remarkable career of one of Southern Africa’s earliest and most accomplished ivory hunters. Born in Grahamstown in 1843, William Finaughty began his hunting career at age 21 and, over the next decade, shot more than 500 elephants-amassing thousands of pounds of ivory and earning a reputation among contemporaries like Theodore Roosevelt, Chapman, and Lyell. The narrative, based on Finaughty’s original articles for the Rhodesian Journal and compiled by his friend George L. Harrison, provides gripping firsthand accounts of hunting expeditions through Matabeleland and the wilds north of Port Elizabeth. Finaughty describes the perils of the bush, the challenges of tracking and shooting elephants, and the evolving trade in ivory during the mid- to late-19th century. His stories are notable for their authenticity and detail, including accounts of acquiring over 5,000 pounds of ivory in a single season and encounters with the region’s wildlife and indigenous peoples. The book stands out for its historical significance, offering rare insight into the early days of professional elephant hunting in Africa and the frontier culture of the era. Originally published in a very limited private edition in 1916, it remains one of the most coveted titles in the genre. This edition is a leather-bound, gold gilt page edge copy in excellent condition-a truly distinguished and collectible volume for any Africana or big game hunting library.
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