Safari: The Last Adventure by Peter Hathaway Capstick, is both a practical guide to the African safari and an entertaining celebration of the hunting life. Drawing on Capstick’s experience as a professional hunter, it covers safari planning, firearms and equipment, licences and costs, camp life, and the pursuit of Africa’s Big Five. Capstick’s characteristic storytelling brings the subject vividly to life, complemented by photographs and illustrations. An appealing and informative title for collectors of African hunting literature and enthusiasts of the classic safari tradition.

St. Martin’s Press, New York, 1984

Hardcover with dust jacket. Book is in good condition, dust jacket has edge wear and price sticker on the back. A5 size, 291 pages