With his usual thoroughness he has added appendices 
from the naturalists’ note-books, and in general this 
volume in its permanent shape is the most important 
contribution to the literature of hunting, adventure, 
and scientific nature-study in Africa that has been 
produced. 
Planning the Expedition 
M R. ROOSEVELT had in mind this great ex¬ 
pedition for several years before its public 
announcement. With his accustomed foresight, as it 
began to take shape as a probability, he consulted all 
the leading authorities, not only through their books, 
but by personal interviews. Eminent African hunt¬ 
ers, such as F. C. Selous and Sir Harry Johnston, 
were invited to the White House and gave him the 
benefit of their wide experience. Definite arrange¬ 
ments were made, for assembling the outfit, with 
men who had achieved a reputation in the manage¬ 
ment of African expeditions. Guns, camp equipment, 
and supplies were collected in this country and in 
London and the members of the safari were engaged 
in British East Africa. Nothing was overlooked that 
might add to the success of the trip. 
Scope of the Journey 
M R. ROOSEVELT and his son Kermit, who was 
the official photographer of the expedition, 
left New York on March 23d, 1909, and reached 
Cairo one year later. During that time they had 
