Rifle, Rod, And Spear In The East: Being Sporting Reminiscences (1911)

Rifle, Rod, And Spear In The East: Being Sporting Reminiscences is a book written by Edward Law Durand and published in 1911. The book is a collection of Durand's personal experiences and adventures as a sportsman in the East. Durand shares his memories of hunting and fishing expeditions in India, Burma, and other parts of Southeast Asia.The book is divided into chapters, each of which focuses on a specific type of sport or location. Durand describes his experiences with big game hunting, including tigers, elephants, and wild boars. He also writes about his fishing expeditions in rivers and lakes, where he caught a variety of fish, including mahseer and salmon.The book also includes descriptions of the landscapes and people of the East, providing readers with a glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of the region. Durand's writing style is engaging and descriptive, giving readers a vivid sense of the thrill of the hunt and the beauty of the natural surroundings.Overall, Rifle, Rod, And Spear In The East: Being Sporting Reminiscences is a fascinating account of a bygone era of hunting and fishing in the East. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of sport and adventure in this part of the world.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.