The Story of a Lion Hunt With Some of the Hunter's Military, Adventures During the War (Classic Reprint)

Journeys of a hunter and a frontline scout in Africa This memoir follows Arnold Wienholt as he pursues a lion-killing ambition across German South-West Africa and into East Africa during the Great War. From Cape Town to Windhoek, through deserts and riverlands, the narrator blends safari adventure with military experience, detailing camp life, logistics, and close calls with wildlife. The book intertwines hunting stories with campaign narrative, offering a portrait of colonial patrols, scouts, and the shifting tides of war along the Okavango, Luli, and Rovuma corridors.- Read vivid scenes of lion and crocodile encounters, bush life, and the challenges of moving camp with horses, mules, and wagons- Learn how logistics, supplies, and weather shape a long hunter’s journey in a wartime setting- Meet scouts, officers, and ports of call across southern Africa, including interactions with local peoples and colonial forces- See the human side of war: leadership, courage, and the complexities of loyalty on the marchIdeal for readers who enjoy real-world adventure, frontier warfare, and the overlap between big-game hunting and military campaigns in Africa. Read more