This meticulously edited volume presents the firsthand hunting and exploration diaries of Robert Briggs Struthers, a Scottish trader and adventurer who journeyed through the Zulu Kingdom and Tsonga regions between 1852 and 1856. Struthers’ journal offers a vivid account of the landscapes, wildlife, and indigenous communities of southeastern Africa during a transformative period in colonial history.

Accompanied by scholarly annotations and contextual introductions by Patricia L. Merrett and Ronald Butcher, the journal provides valuable insights into 19th-century African exploration, big-game hunting, and cross-cultural encounters. The inclusion of a folding map and archival photographs enhances the reader’s understanding of the geographical and historical context.

This publication is an essential resource for historians, anthropologists, and enthusiasts of African exploration and colonial-era narratives.