Portraits of the game and wild animals of southern africa hunting classics of by harris, captain william cornwallis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. An officer in the east india company corps of engineers. Captain william cornwallis and a great selection of related books. This book, the highlands of ethiopia, by william cornwallis harris, is a replication of a book originally published before 1843.
Genealogy profile for major sir william cornwallis harris william cornwallis harris 1807 1848 genealogy genealogy for william cornwallis harris 1807 1848 family tree on geni, with over 200 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. In 1836, harris ventured to south africa where he spent nearly two years hunting antelope and following the leads of matabele people. Last week i was reading the book of the earliest recreational hunter to visit south africa, captain later sir william cornwallis harris, originally called, narrative of an expedition into southern africa during the years 1836, and 1837, from the cape of good hope through the territories of the chief moselekatse, to the tropic of capricorn, with a sketch of the recent emigration of the border. The kings of goa became the emperors of ethiopia in later years. Narrative of an expedition into southern africa, during the years 1836, and 1837. The highlands of ethiopia, by sir william cornwallis harris. Harris, william cornwallis sir 18071848 worldcat identities. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. By using our services, you agree to our use of cookies. The highlands of ethiopia by william cornwallis harris free. The wild sports of south africa being the narrative of an expedition from the cape of good hope through the territories to the tropic of capricorn by harris captain william cornwallis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Marbled end leaves, with previous owners book plate on front paste down.
Major sir william cornwallis harris was an english military engineer, artist and hunter. Unfollow sir william cornwallis harris to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A captain in the british army who was the first of the great white hunters in africa, harris was born in wittersham kent, england, on april. The wild sports of southern africa by william cornwallis harris book.
The highlands of ethiopia by sir william cornwallis harris free ebook project gutenberg. Introduction to the second edition of the highlands of aethiopia reprint 1844 by harris, william cornwallis, 18071848,royal college of surgeons of england and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Major sir william cornwallis harris 1807 1848 was an english military engineer, artist and hunter. The wild sports of southern africa william cornwallis. After graduating military college, he was appointed to the bombay headquarters at sixteen years of age. The highlands of ethiopia by sir william cornwallis harris. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project. Free audio book that you can download in mp3, ipod and itunes format for your portable audio player. The highlands of ethiopia described by harris, william cornwallis, sir, 18071848.
William cornwallis harris books and biography waterstones. The wild sports of southern africa by harris, william cornwallis. First issue of the first bombay edition, which predates the first london by a year, scarce czech. Being the narrative of an expedition from the cape of good hope, through the territories of the chief moselekatse, to the tropic of capricorn. Hey guys, do you would like to finds a new book to see. William cornwallis harris sir harris william cornwallis, william cornwallis. The highlands of ethiopia by sir william cornwallis harris free. William was the younger brother of general charles cornwallis. Admiral sir william cornwallis, gcb 10 february 1744 5 july 1819 was a royal navy officer.
William cornwallis harris was a 19 thcentury english explorer who is best remembered for his voyages to south africa. Narrative of an expedition into southern africa during the years 1836 and 1837. William cornwallis harris author of the wild sports of southern africa. The highlands of ethiopia by william cornwallis harris goodreads. Cornwallis harris and inspired stone lithography by frank howard a wonderful and greatlyprized book. Fourth edition, 1844, the wild sports of southern africa, being the narrative of an expedition from the cape of good hope, through the territories of the chief moselekatse. The highlands of ethiopia by william cornwallis harris.
Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. The first book written exclusively of only big game hunting. Major sir william cornwallis harris baptised 2 april 1807 died 9 october 1848 was an english military engineer, artist and hunter. The sable antelope was originally known as the harris buck. Bombay engineers, and african traveller, son of james harris of wittersham, kent, was baptised on 2 april 1807. Harris, william cornwallis, sir smithsonian libraries. The original 1840 edition of this famous work presented 30 magnificent animal portraits the work of close and detailed observations by w. Portraits of the game and wild animals of southern africa rare book for sale. The argument by which i am proved to have read mr salt, though i make no. I have not entitled my book the history of an eighteen months residence in.
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of. Feb 23, 2011 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The highlands of ethiopia william cornwallis harris on. Cornwallis harriss cameleopard hunting article by peter flack. Sir william cornwallis harris and the british mission to the kingdom of shewa 184 by william cornwallis harris book. The wild sports of southern africa harris, william cornwallis on. Major sir william cornwallis harris was an english military engineer. The highlands of ethiopia by william cornwallis harris free ebook.
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Slightly raised spine bands make six compartments, each with gilt stamped decoration now faded. The particular book was written by famous writer in this era. Adventures in africa during a tour of two years through that country. Harris, william cornwallis dnb00 wikisource, the free. Portraits of the game and wild animals of southern africa hunting classics of by harris, captain william cornwallis and a great selection of related books, art.
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital. The highlands of ethiopia described, during eighteen months residence of a british embassy at the. He was the brother of charles cornwallis, the 1st marquess cornwallis, british commander at the siege of yorktown. All smithsonian museums and smithsonian libraries locations continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. Departure of the british embassy from the shores of india. Sir william cornwallis harris 18071848 was the epitome of the great white hunter. Being the narrative of a hunting expedition from the cape of good hope.
The wild sports of southern africa by harris, william. Jan 27, 2020 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Water buck sir william cornwallis harris antique print. The first big game hunting book ever written, credit with popularizing sport hunting in africa throughout the world. From dj flap captain william cornwallis harris was an englishman with a passion for the hunting of big game. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Discover book depositorys huge selection of william cornwallis harris books online. Apr 03, 2020 1841 wild sports of southern africa harris 1st big game hunting book illustrated william cornwallis harris was a 19thcentury english explorer who is best remembered for his voyages to south africa. After preparation at a military college harris was appointed to the bombay establishment engineers in 1823. The highlands of ethiopia described, during eighteen months residence of a british embassy at the christian court of shoa.
This large folio lithograph is from sir william cornwallis harris s portraits of the game and wild animals of southern africa, delineated in their native haunts, during a hunting expedition from the cape colony as far as the tropic of capricorn, in 1836 and 1837, with sketches of the field sports. William cornwallis harris is the author of the highlands of ethiopia 3. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. His father was charles the fifth baron and first earl cornwallis and his mother was elizabeth, daughter of viscount charles townshend. Sir william cornwallis harris the highlands of ethiopia introduction. Portraits of the game and wild animals of southern africa. Cornwallis took part in a number of decisive battles including the siege of louisbourg in 1758, when he was 14, and the battle of the saintes but is best known as a friend of lord. Full leather covers have been professionally rebacked, retaining original leather spine covers and spine label. This first edition by william cornwallis harris is available at bauman rare books.
Portraits of game and wild animals of southern africa london, 1840. William cornwallis harris sir harris william cornwallis, sir harris w. Life and career born to james harris of wittersham, kent, william entered addiscombe college at the age of fourteen. William cornwallis harris, who was sent by hm queen victoria to head a mission as the first ambassador from the uk to the kingdom of goa in the heart of modern ethiopia. Containing all three volumes of a detailed account by notable early victorian traveller, sir william corneallis harris, of a diplomatic mission undertaken from 184143 during which extensice scientific scientific data was collected. The third and fourth impressions are sought after because of the. William cornwallis harris harris, william cornwallis, sir, 18071848 books from the extended shelves.
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