A Sporting Trip Through Abyssinia (1902) (Hardcover)

A Sporting Trip Through Abyssinia is a book written by Percy Horace Gordon Powell Cotton in 1902. The book is a memoir of his journey through Abyssinia (now Ethiopia) with a group of fellow sportsmen in search of big game. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape, culture, and people of Abyssinia, as well as the various animals they encountered during their hunting expedition.The book is divided into chapters, each detailing a different aspect of their journey, including their encounters with lions, elephants, and other wildlife. The author also provides insight into the local customs and traditions of the people they met along the way.Throughout the book, Cotton writes in a lively and engaging style, providing readers with a thrilling and entertaining account of his adventures in Abyssinia. The book is also illustrated with photographs taken by the author, adding to the overall experience of the reader.Overall, A Sporting Trip Through Abyssinia is a fascinating and entertaining read for anyone interested in travel, adventure, and big game hunting. It provides a unique perspective on the culture and landscape of Abyssinia, as well as an exciting account of the author's hunting exploits.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.