ROOSEVELT'S HUNTING TRIP TO AFRICA by Frederick William Unger - 1909

Chicago: Charles C. Thompson, 1909. Book is in fair condition, very unusual book, personalized by previous owner with many newspaper cuttings about Roosevelt pasted and laid in over a period of time. Red hard cover with portrait of Teddy Roosevelt placed center front, over an illustration of a hunting party in a boat. Spine is faded and shaken, has an illustration of an African shield over crossed spears. Large crack near front, but binding is holding well. Frontispiece shows portrait of Roosevelt. Book features many illustrations and original photographs. Pages are clean and clear, text easily readable, 392 pages. "Adventure! Travel! Exploration! ROOSEVELT'S HUNTING TRIP IN AFRICA. The story of his Life, the Voyage from New York to Mombasa, and the Route through the 'Heart of Africa'. Including: The Big Game and Other Ferocious Animals, Strange Peoples and Countries found in the Course of his Travels. By FREDERICK WILLIAM UNGER, THE FAMOUS AFRICAN TRAVELER. Author of 'With Bobs and Kruger', 'Russia and Japan', Etc. Former African Correspondent of the 'London Daily Express.' Celebrated Lecturer, War Correspondent, Traveler in the Klondike, Manchuria, Africa and other parts of the World. LAVISHLY ILLUSTRATED, FROM PHOTOGRAPHS JUST TAKEN IN AFRICA! and numerous beautiful engravings and maps." (Adapted from Title Page) Rare book.. First Edition 1909. Hard Cover. Fair/No Jacket. Illus. by Many various.