The Rifle And The Hound In Ceylon

""The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon"" is a book written by Sir Samuel White Baker, a British explorer, writer, and naturalist. The book is a memoir of his adventures in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) during the mid-19th century. The book is divided into two parts: ""The Rifle"" and ""The Hound."" In the first part, Baker describes his experiences hunting big game in Ceylon, including elephants, leopards, and buffalo. He also provides detailed accounts of the native flora and fauna, as well as the customs and traditions of the local people. In the second part, Baker recounts his efforts to train a pack of hounds to hunt wild boar. He describes the challenges he faced in finding and training the dogs, as well as the excitement and danger of the hunts themselves. Throughout the book, Baker's love of adventure and his respect for the natural world are evident. His vivid descriptions of the landscapes, animals, and people of Ceylon make this book a fascinating read for anyone interested in exploration, hunting, or natural history.There is one thing necessary to the enjoyment of sport in Ceylon, and without which no amount of game can afford thorough pleasure; this is personal comfort. Unlike a temperate climate, where mere attendance becomes a luxury, the pursuit of game in a tropical country is attended with immense fatigue and exhaustion.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.