. Adventure--travel--exploration. Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Zoology. CHAPTER XVI Preparations for the Expedition MAKING preparations for an African hunting trip would seem to be a tremendously complicated affair, but the tide of travel has set so strongly in that direction during the last ten years that all possible wants are systematically taken care of by European outfitters. Practically the only necessary thing is to write to one of the great London outfitting houses, stating the probable duration of the stay in Africa and the number in the party. With this information they are equipp
. Adventure--travel--exploration. Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Zoology. CHAPTER XVI Preparations for the Expedition MAKING preparations for an African hunting trip would seem to be a tremendously complicated affair, but the tide of travel has set so strongly in that direction during the last ten years that all possible wants are systematically taken care of by European outfitters. Practically the only necessary thing is to write to one of the great London outfitting houses, stating the probable duration of the stay in Africa and the number in the party. With this information they are equipped to deliver to any African port an entire outfit packed for porters in sixty-pound packages, with canvas covers and handles, consisting of all food with the exception of the sugar, flour and like. WINCHESTER SPORTING RIFLE A high power, long range rifle heavy supplies, which are easily bought at the starting point in Africa. The outfit also contains tents, cutlery, axes, folding bath tubs and in short everything needful except guns and ammunition. These also can be readily procured in London or New York of the proper type and size. What a difference from the days of Livingstone and Stanley! Their difficulties and hardships on account of lack of proper supplies would fill many books. Mr. Roosevelt found everything ready and waiting for him on his arrival. He had only to disembark with his guns and personal equipment and entrain for the interior, picking up the outfit at Nairobi. (i 50. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Unger, Frederic William, 1875- [from old catalog]. [Philadelphia, The John C. Winston co. ]
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