"Verb. sap." on going to East Africa, British Central Africa, Uganda and Zanzibar, and big game shooting in East Africa.

Date:
1906
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Credit: "Verb. sap." on going to East Africa, British Central Africa, Uganda and Zanzibar, and big game shooting in East Africa. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    One copy of 2 vols., Royal Geographical Society, 4to book for travellers. One copy “ Family Medicine in India,” Sir W. Moore’s Manual. Two Hausa grammars. Get both Robinson’s and Miller’s grammar. One copy first-aid handbook. One copy Shakespeare. Also professional books according to journals. requirements. It must not be forgotten to arrange, before leaving England, to have a weekly supply of papers sent out by a reliable firm. Medicines. (See Chapter III, List of Drugs.) Twelve pints of dry champagne. One wines. bottle good brandy. These are recom- mended to be taken for medicinal use only. It must be remembered that though wines are procurable on the Coast the prices are high. If it is desired a supply for general consumption can be taken out as an economy. Field-glass, in leather case, with sling. Miscellaneous A pair of aluminium binoculars, not Articles. the most expensive, or perhaps the best, but good enough. Camera, in leather case, with sling. If already an amateur the reader has his own opinion and knowledge; if a novice a week’s training is necessary. Do not believe the shop which says that an instruction book is enough. Water-bottle and sling. Aluminium are lightest, but whisky affects the metal. On the whole enamel is best. Get a square one curved to the shape of the hip, with round corners. A felt cover is necessary. Shikar knife in sheath. A 6-in. blade is long enough. Hunting knife. One holding one blade, corkscrew, cartridge extractor, tin opener, and button-hook (estch of these is necessary) is very satisfactory. Steel handle is best, with a swivel to hang on belt. Haversack. This is invaluable, and should be of waterproof material, with many interior pockets. Belt. Leather is good, but one of webbing, such as a girth is made of, is better, with two buckles in front. Whichever is chosen there should be a strong steel ring, with swivel attached at each side. See that tags on breeches and trousers are wide enough for belt. One fitted medicine chest. (See end of Chapter III.) Two thermometers. One clinical in case, and one Fahr. One good magnetic compass. Gunmetal, with pro- tected face. Travelling clock. A reliable clock of inexpensive metal. Watch. Not gold, or it will be stolen. Set of tools. One cold |-in. chisel, one screwdriver, one wire nippers, one pliers, one small handsaw. These ordinarily are enough, but can be added to, if desired, with advantage. Copper wire of two thicknesses. Take a coil of each kind.' Assorted nails, screws, and rivets. Bifurcated rivets are very useful. Sandpaper. A useful article. Two tape measures. If for nothing else but to measure sporting trophies. Housewife. With needles, cottons, twine, wool-cards, pins, safety pins, scissors, beeswax and buttons. All are essential. (Natives love scissors. “ Verb. Sap.”) String. Two balls of strong string. Stationery and writing case. As desired. Take plenty. Fountain pens and ink. Also a packet of pencils. 10s. 6d. is enough for pen. Taxidermine. If skin curing is a hobby, take knives, arsenical soap, etc. Paint box and sketching materials. Gramophone with records. Band pieces are specially cheerful. Boot laces and boot polishes. Everett’s special polishes, etc., for tropics, or any good kind.