The Adventures Of Gerard, The Lion Killer: Comprising A History Of His Ten Years' Campaign Among The Wild Animals Of Northern Africa (1858)

by Cecile Jules Basile Gérard and Jules Gérard

Book Overview

The Adventures of Gerard, The Lion Killer is a thrilling book that chronicles the ten-year campaign of a man named Gerard among the wild animals of Northern Africa. Written by Jules Gerard and originally published in 1858, this book provides a fascinating insight into the life of a lion hunter during the 19th century. The book is filled with exciting tales of close encounters with lions, tigers, and other dangerous animals, as well as detailed descriptions of the weapons and tactics used by Gerard to hunt them. Through his vivid storytelling, Gerard transports the reader to the rugged landscape of Africa, where he battles the elements and the beasts of the wild in a quest for adventure and glory. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of big game hunting, as well as those who enjoy thrilling tales of adventure and danger.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120870046
• ISBN13: 9781120870049
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"