CHAPTER XVr 
Preparations for the Expedition 
M AKING 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. 
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