| Author |
Vasse, Guillaume |
| Title |
Op de jacht in Mozambique
De Aarde en haar Volken, 1909
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Distributed Proofreaders Team
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| Summary |
"Op de jacht in Mozambique" by Guillaume Vasse is a travel narrative and hunting account written in the early 20th century. The book details Vasse's extensive journey through Mozambique, focusing on his adventures in hunting big game and studying local fauna and flora. It likely also touches on aspects of the ethnology of the regions he explored alongside his vivid descriptions of the African landscapes. In this detailed account, Vasse recounts his experiences while living in the native lands over several years, detailing various hunting trips, encounters with wildlife, and his observations of local cultures. He describes his efforts to collect specimens for scientific research, including hunting for specific animals like the Tragelaphus sylvaticus (bushbuck), as well as documenting the fast-paced, often perilous nature of big game hunting. Vasse’s narrative provide insights into both the excitement of the hunt and the challenges posed by the harsh environment, revealing interactions with local tribes while reflecting on the impact of European colonization. Through engaging storytelling, Vasse immerses readers into the wild heart of Mozambique during an era of exploration and adventure. (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 |
Hunting -- Mozambique
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| Subject |
Natural history -- Mozambique
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| Subject |
Mozambique -- Description and travel
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16045 |
| Release Date |
Jun 13, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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