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Travel and Sport in Nyasaland, Angoniland, and Rhodesia, with some Account of the Resources of these Countries; and Chapters on Sport by Colonel Colville, C.B.

BY

Mrs. ARTHUR COLVILLE,

AUTHOR OF “DUCHESS SARAH.”

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The following pages record our travels off the beaten track in an out-of-way portion of the British Empire, which, on account of its distance from the coast and other drawbacks, is likely to remain little known for some years to come. Information from the latest Parliamentary and other official papers in regard to the products and resources of Nyasaland and Rhodesia has been collected, and may prove useful to prospective settlers and traders. A final chapter on the enlightenment of the African native may not be deemed superfluous in these days of universal education.

As I do not shoot, I am indebted to my husband for the two chapters on sport and description of game. The illustrations are from photographs taken on the spot.

We should both like to take this opportunity of thanking the officials, who showed us invariable kindness during our wanderings, and to express ...