The Wanderings of an Elephant Hunter

Part psychologist, part adventurer Bell is a remarkable character. 'wanderings' reads like a series of blog posts or short articles (it's rumoured the chapters are taken from a long defunct Scottish outdoor magazine). EDIT: The stories first appeared in Country Life which is still published Bell is fr......more

A great historical account. I enjoy firsthand descriptions of events from different time periods. The book is basically split into three themes. The hunting philosophy and recommendations. Really interesting if you are acquainted with such things, as I am. This includes firearm selection, shot selec......more

First, know this book is NOT for everyone. I grew up with a Dad that was an outdoors-man who took me camping, hiking, hunting and fishing throughout my childhood, so for me, I had an appreciation for this more than most. This book follows an English big-game hunter through his African travels huntin......more

This book might appeal to people who grew up hunting more than the average person. It talks of a very different time. I enjoyed the dealings with the natives and the chiefs the most. One cannot bring their 21st sensibilities with them as they read this tale from another time. Similar to when readin......more

Interesting historical accounts of hunting Africa Mostly about elephant hunting methods and trips in Africa in the era around ww1. Lacking much detail about hunting episodes, except a few exceptional situations, lots of outdated political stuff, written mostly as advice for travellers of the era. Int......more