Bookdealers collectable, new, and second hand books for. Africas big five, lion, leopard, hippo, rhino and elephant safaris. Likewise, there are many more but unfortunately, i have not yet read more than 15 or 20 books on africa but, i am working on it day aint over yet. There youll find links for literally hundreds of vintage hunting stories, and even complete books, such as teddy roosevelts classic african game trails and good hunting, plus the wonderful book african campfires by stewart e. Both of these books are destined to become hunting classics and if nothing else they should. Use the list below to locate a specific specialist bookseller or book store near you. Rare books hunting and fire arms more rare books from the old sage bookshop hunting the african buffalo, an anthology.
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Craig boddington has written a number of excellent books on african. As you can see this selection of text books covers many different hunting topics, so you can buy or rent used hunting textbooks and learn much from them. Stigand wrote several books including hunting the elephant in africa and the game of british east africa, he usually used a. Green hills of africa ernest hemingway its no secret hemingway enjoyed hunting. I have a lot of very old books about hunting from 1870 wild beasts and their ways by. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris. It is far easier to check references of a local outfitter and ph than it is to do so when they are far away and may not speak perfect english let alone your home language. His list is biased towards africa and the hunting of elephants to which he has now progressed after many years. This old style survival book of trapping and snaring lore, contains one of the greatest descriptive and applicable primitive and modern ways of acquiring game for food and sustenance. Big game hunting new, used and rare books and ephemera at. There used to be more books written about africa back when this vast continent was still being discovered. Get the best deals on african hunting books when you shop the largest online selection at. Search for books advanced search rare books hunting and fire arms more rare books from the old sage bookshop hunting the african buffalo, an anthology. Historic nostalgia series from the golden age of hunting.
Gunnerman books we carry a tremendous selection of new, used, rare, and out of print sporting books. From african game trails to grouse feathers, from the rifle book to hunting secrets of the experts, we can help you find the hunting books you are looking for. Gilt lion attacking baldwin on his horse and gilt spine title very bright. Hopefully, use enough gun, the old man and the boy and a few others. Yes, these two labels can be applied to the same person, and for that reason i believe im uniquely qualified to put together this ultimate recommended reading list for hunters. Most are first or second editions of early hunters in africa, alaska, india. The 6 best rifles for hunting africa wide open spaces.
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And this second work of nonfiction from him chronicles his 1933 african safari. Bookdealers is a group of bookshops that sell collectable, new, and second hand books for book lovers and bibliophiles in johannesburg, south africa. The complete collection of peter hathaway capsticks african hunting books peter hathaway capstick hunter img peter hathaway capstick peter hathaway capstick was a famous american hunter and. The story of an african safari and millions of other books are. He also lets readers in on what he thinks makes a good writer. Our hunting books were written by some of the most renowned hunting authors of the 20th century including elmer keith, townsend whelen, charles askins, and john pondoro taylor. Most of these hunters hunted on horseback and used muzzleloaders, with a few. The larger site offers many related items for sale and has many related links. Low prices, quick turnaround and fast shipping, only at. African hunting and adventure from natal to the zambesi. From african game trails to grouse feathers, from flood, field and forest to whitetail, we can help you find the hunting books you are looking for.
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Tony sanchezarino has alone written 8 separate books, specific to hunting in 8 individual african countries. Books on fine shotguns, shooting, bird dogs, upland bird waterfowling and big game. A few newer titles have been released by the modern hunting book suppliers including kaiuwe denkers about the spirit of the african wilderness available from trophy room books, and robin hurts a hunters hunter available from safari press. Then id find a rare book dealer in town alaskana books in the valley, if they cant put a price on it theyll know someone who can. Buy treasury of african hunting illustrated online at alibris. Since that time safari press and others have published a great deal of modern african biggame hunting books. There are thousands of books on african hunting, starting in the 1860s and dating to the present.
An expert on shooting pistols and hunting rifles, keiths preference was for cartridges with a caliber of. I have chosen here only those titles that contain primarily elephant hunting or the history of the ivory quest. Bradley wrote several books on adventure and hunting in africa. Here are a few tips and resources that will help ensure you know exactly where to aim at the animals youre hunting.
Green decorated cloth with black lettering and drawing on front cover. He improved his hunting skills by the dissection and study of the skulls of elephants he shot. With our help and your college budget you can always find what you need. The bookshelf has a huge collection of african big game hunting books, travel. Lyell multiple formats at the land of footprints, by stewart edward white gutenberg text. Antiquarian biggame hunting books worth reading and.
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