| Author |
Langsdorff, Baron de |
| Title |
Op de olifantenjacht in Oeganda
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1910
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
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| Summary |
"Op de olifantenjacht in Oeganda" by Baron de Langsdorff is a historical account written during the late 19th century. This book offers a captivating narrative of the author’s expedition in search of elephants in the wilds of Uganda, depicting the challenges and experiences of hunting in the African wilderness. It reflects on themes of adventure, exploration, and the connection between humans and nature. In this engaging narrative, Baron de Langsdorff chronicles his thrilling journey as he travels deep into the wilds of Uganda with a caravan comprised of local guides, soldiers, and porters. The story recounts various encounters with wildlife, particularly elephants, illustrating the excitement and challenges of the hunt. After facing disappointments and close calls, the climax of the adventure arrives when he successfully hunts down an elephant, depicting not only the jubilation of success but also the complex relationship between man and nature. The detailed descriptions of the landscape, wildlife, and the author’s reflections on the experience provide a rich tapestry of life in Uganda at that time, blending elements of personal narrative with broader observations about the region's ecosystem. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa
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| Subject |
Uganda -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Hunting -- Uganda
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16061 |
| Release Date |
Jun 14, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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