Safari: The Last Adventure [Hardcover]

Peter H. Capstick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1984

Peter Capstick's earliest books have firmly established him as the modern-day master of African adventure writing. Now, for all his readers who want to put their taste for adventure into practice, Capstick has written the first modern authoritative, comprehensive guide to African safari. Drawing on his years of experience as a professional hunter, Capstick explains everything a bwana needs to know: how to select and book a safari; where and when to go; fees and licenses; the guns, ammo, and personal equipment needed. Chapters on each of the Big Five (lion, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, and rhino-- the trophies most hunters want to take) describe the techniques, thrills, and dangers of hunting these clever and cunning animals. The other memorable delights of safari, like camp life, bird shooting, fishing, photography, and game viewing in wildlife parks, are also celebrated. A list of safari agencies, hunting companies and professional hunters, suggested equipment for a 21-day safari, and a trophy price list round out the most exhaustive guide to safari ever written.

Packed with solid advice and nuggets of campfire lore and hunting yarns, illustrated with thirty-four black and white photographs and six line drawings, Safari: The Last Adventure is sure to become a classic work in its field, essential equipment for anyone going on safari or just dreaming of one...

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Few writers have matched Capstick's flair describing the hunt...in gruesome, realistic terms...A page-turner that is absolutely spine-tingling."--Publishers Weekly on Death in the Long Grass

"A most dramatic, action, danger and adventure epic for big game hunting fans...You won't put it down until finished."--Maryland Gazette on Death in the Silent Places

"Imagine confronting one of the most dangerous game animals of Africa. No thanks?...Well, the next best thing to being there (and a whole lot safer!) is a Peter Hathaway Capstick book."--Best Sellers on Death in the Dark Continent

About the Author

Peter Hathaway Capstick grew up in rural New Jersey and soon learned to love the outdoors and wildlife. After a career on Wall Street, he decided to heed his sense of adventure and became a professional hunter, first in the rain forests of Latin America and then in Central Africa. He now lives in Pretoria, South Africa, where he is a successful outdoor writer and the author of Death in the Long Grass, Death in the Silent Places, and Death in the Dark Continent, all published by St. Martin's Press.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 291 pages
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press; 1 edition (September 15, 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0312696574
• ISBN-13: 978-0312696573
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,559 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

After leaving Wall Street, the New Jersey native hunted in Central and South America before going to Africa, where he held pro hunting licenses in Ethiopia, Zambia, Botswana, and Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Capstick has also served in that most perilous of trades-- Elephant and Buffalo Cropping Officer.Peter Capstick has long made his home in Africa, the source of his inspiration.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Safari The Last Adventure, March 22, 2000

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David R. Clark "[e-mail]" (Mohnton, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Safari: The Last Adventure (Hardcover)

Though a little dated, this book is an outstanding primer for your first safari to Africa. There is no better way to prepare than to read Capstick's book unless you have a friend or consultant who has "been there, done that"... This will truly enrich your first experience and prevent you from missing out on some of the richest moments of the trip.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for anyone going on safari!, September 8, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Safari: The Last Adventure (Hardcover)

This book provides the reader with virtually everything you need to know and ever wanted to know about going on safari. Everything from what one should expect from the guide and hunting concession, to what the guide and hunting concession expects from you! Lists of taxidermy prices, while it may be somewhat outdated, will give the reader an idea of what to expect. This book doesn't contain an much heart pounding excitment as Capstick's other books, but it is interesting nonetheless. Anyone going on safari or considering it will benenfit from reading this book.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Now I've *really* got the bug to go to Africa., August 23, 2005

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Mark Bales (Fremont, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Safari: The Last Adventure (Hardcover)

I became a hunter later in life, not having a father or other family members to introduce me to the wonderful traditions of hunting. For a few years, I've had an interest in going to Africa, but didn't know what it would be like. My best friend gave me "Death in the Long Grass", also by Capstick. This classic gave me an interest in going to Africa, but also gave me trepidation, as a lot of the book deals with close calls and situations that didn't end well for the participants.
"Safari: The Last Adventure" has fixed that problem for me. It gives (in addition to some of the stories only Capstick can tell) the nuts and bolts of going on Safari. It describes everything from how to properly take each different kind of game animal, what caliber rifle and what types of rounds to use, down to how many pair of socks you should bring. It is a bit dated (which is the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars), but is still quite useful. I'm looking forward to Africa in the summer of 2007.