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About The Book: The book provides a deeply engaging understanding of the world of sports and wildlife in diverse regions, presenting intricate observations and personal encounters. It encompasses a broad spectrum of topics: Lower Burma: Introducing the region, Burmese customs, and delving into game exploration. Focusing on carnivores, the deer tribe, wild dogs, elephants, and ventures into the jungle. Upper Burma: Examining sports, rhinoceroses, W. S. Thom's profile, elephant hunting, and journeys. Discussing the journey from Rangoon to Mandalay, in-depth study of elephants, analysis of gaur and wildlife, and specific details about Bos Sondaicus. Narratives on various sporting experiences, insights into Assam, accounts of pig-sticking adventures, and exploration of the Cossyah and Jynteah hills are also included. About The Author: Fitz William Thomas Pollok (1832–1909), a British officer in India, was a renowned hunter and writer. His works, like "Incidents of Foreign Sport and Travel" (1894) and "Fifty Years' Reminiscences of India" (1896), showcased his adventures. He co-authored "Wild Sports of Burma and Assam" (1900). Pollok's zoology contributions in "The Zoologist" covered topics such as Indian wildlife and wild cattle. W. S. Thom served as the Deputy District Superintendent of Police in Burma. He co-authored the book "Wild Sports of Burma and Assam" alongside Fitz William Thomas Pollok in 1900. The Title 'Wild sports of Burma and Assam written/authored/edited by Fitz William Thomas Pollok, W. S. Thom', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121283892 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 538 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms Vol:-