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S P O R T I N G C L A S S I C S 4 6 TR, who had also wanted a cow for his collection, singled out a mature female and fired. Only injured, she turned and limped within the sanctuary of the herd, which had closed ranks and formed a semi-circle while advancing toward the men, their massive heads outstretched in a threatening manner. The hunters froze, not wanting to invite a full-scale charge, which would mean certain death for some of the men, if not the entire group. "Stand Steady! Don't run!" TR shouted, as Cunninghame, with his arm on Roosevelt's back, called out, "And don't shoot!" A few tense seconds passed before the herd turned and pounded away. The hunters then concentrated on recovering the downed buffalo. Edmund Heller and J. Alden Loring, both renowned zoologists and naturalists, supervised the skinning process right at the site. A native team of skinners worked carefully and dutifully under Heller's watchful eye. Sometimes the cleaning process would take days and separate camps had to be set up, complete with askaris (native soldiers) to protect the men and trophies from marauding hyenas or lions. COMING THIS FALL: THEODORE ROOSEVELT'S LEGENDARY HUNTS This story will be among some 30 chapters in John Seerey- Lester's new book, The Legendary Hunts of Theodore Roosevelt. The large-format, 200-page book, which will feature more than 120 paintings, is scheduled for release in late November. Pricing and other details will be announced in our September-October issue. Available now is Seerey-Lester's Legends of the Hunt – Campfire Tales, a 200-page book that features a number of fascinating stories about legendary hunters, trappers, and explorers and their harrowing—and often deadly— encounters with wild animals from Alaska to Africa. Campfire Tales is available in four beautiful editions: • Gallery Edition – Hardcover, $60. • Buffalo Edition – 350, leather- bound, signed and numbered, with Giclee print, $150. • Leopard Edition – 250, leather- bound, S&N, with hand-colored Giclee print, $250. • Black Leopard Edition – 100, leather-bound, S&N, with original 8x10-inch painting. $995. To order, call (800) 849-1004 or visit www.sportingclassics.com. MASTERS OF THE MARSH