CHAPTER I. 
Introduction. 
M y object in writing this pamphlet is to 
give to any intending hunters in South 
Africa an idea of what to expect when they get 
there. Space has, of course, rendered it im¬ 
possible for me to include any notes on the 
details of the actual hunting ; and did it not 
do so, I should hesitate to write what has 
already been so well said in the book of the 
best South African hunter that has ever lived 
—Mr. F. C. Selous. 
I have also included three articles which 
appeared lately in the Fields on a ride I made 
to the Falls of the Zambesi; and a rough map. 
The hunting in South Africa is usually con¬ 
sidered to be mainly in North Bechuanaland, 
Matebele-, and Mashuna-land. The northern 
parts of the Transvaal and Zululand are also 
hunting grounds, but elephant are rarely, if 
ever, met with there now. The Kalahari 
Desert is also a hunting ground ; but it is very 
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