The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon

In "The Rifle and the Hound in Ceylon," Samuel White Sir Baker, a seasoned explorer and naturalist, transports readers into the lush landscapes of Ceylon (modern-day Sri Lanka) in the 19th century. Through vivid, descriptive prose and a blend of personal narrative and observational wildlife research, Baker juxtaposes the thrill of hunting with the intricacies of the island's ecosystems. The book i...