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UNINA9910148709603321 |
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Isotopes and neutrons : select assessments of national science programs / / Jordan J. Owens and Denise L. Gordon, editors |
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Hauppauge, New York : , : Nova Science, , [2013] |
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©2013 |
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1 online resource (87 pages) |
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Energy Science, Engineering and Technology |
Physics research and technology |
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Livello bibliografico |
Monografia |
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UNINA9910156286203321 |
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Autore |
Pretorius Major P. J |
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Jungle Man |
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San Francisco : , : Normanby Press, , 2016 |
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©2016 |
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[1st ed.] |
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1 online resource (218 pages) |
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Altri autori (Persone) |
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Autobiographies |
Big game hunting |
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Intro -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- DEDICATION -- FOREWORD -- EDITOR'S NOTE -- AUTHOR'S NOTE -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- LIST OF MAPS -- CHAPTER ONE-LIFTING HORIZONS -- CHAPTER TWO-FRONTIERS OF THE UNKNOWN -- CHAPTER THREE-SAVAGE ZAMBESIA -- CHAPTER FOUR-WAR IN THE BASSOURI COUNTRY: A MEMORABLE LION HUNT -- CHAPTER FIVE-TRADE, ASSEGAIS, AND HUNTS -- CHAPTER SIX-LOST MEN OF THE LOST LANDS -- CHAPTER SEVEN-DEATH IN THE JUNGLE -- CHAPTER EIGHT-TSETSE FLIES, ANTS-AND ELEPHANTS -- CHAPTER NINE-AMONG THE PYGMIES: A FIGHT IN THE BUSH -- CHAPTER TEN-THE PRUSSIAN HEEL -- CHAPTER ELEVEN-JUNGLES WAYS OF MAN AND BEAST -- CHAPTER TWELVE-THIRST -- CHAPTER THIRTEEN-THE WAY OF A HUN -- CHAPTER FOURTEEN-MAN-MADE JUNGLE -- CHAPTER FIFTEEN-CHIEF SCOUT TO SMUTS -- CHAPTER SIXTEEN-ROGUE ELEPHANTS OF THE ADDO BUSH -- CHAPTER SEVENTEEN-DUMBOS -- CHAPTER EIGHTEEN-TRAGEDY IN THE BUSH -- CHAPTER NINETEEN-TEMPTING DEATH-FOR THE FILMS -- MAPS. |
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This autobiography of Major P. J. Pretorius, a renowned scout and big game hunter, offers an enthralling account of his adventurous life. Known for his role as a chief scout in the East African Campaign during World War I, Pretorius's narrative is rich with tales of exploration, thrilling encounters with wild animals, and his remarkable instincts for |
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danger. The book provides a detailed recounting of his efforts in locating the German cruiser Königsberg and his subsequent contributions to military intelligence. Furthermore, it delves into his experiences as a hunter, highlighting his unique ability to understand and navigate the jungle. This work is aimed at readers interested in military history, wildlife exploration, and adventure stories. |
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