vlii PREFACE. 



Get a binocular from Dollond and Co., i, Ludgate 

 Hill ; if you don't, you will regret it. The glass 

 they supplied me with afforded me no end of pleasure 

 and service. 



As nothing is of greater importance to the 

 sportsman than his ammunition, I would advise all 

 contemplating a trip to tropical countries, more 

 especially to those where large and savage animals 

 are frequently to be encountered, to obtain their 

 supply from Messrs. Kynoch and Co., of Witton, 

 near Birmingham. During the last few years I 

 have had forty thousand rounds from this well-known 

 firm, and whether it was employed in rifle or smooth- 

 bore, it always afforded the greatest satisfaction. 

 The now old-fashioned paper cartridge never use 

 when you can procure the new "Perfect" metallic 

 one, for their superiority only requires to be tested 

 in warm climates to be acknowledged. Unless 

 actually compelled, never reload a cartridge, but if 

 such has to be done, the " Perfect " will be found 

 the best. 



In conclusion, I have to tender my friend Mr. 

 H. A. Bryden many thanks for the assistance he has 

 afforded me as amanuensis. 



THE AUTHOR. 



