Hunting The Dangerous Game Of Africa

Rating:
Summary: Over priced and less than expected quality
Review: After reading "Safari Rifles", and even the older "African Rifles and Cartridges" this book was quite disappointing.

From a reference standpoint, the information was way to old to be useful. Safari costs summaries dated back to 1977. Custom rifles in major cartridges, including custom barrels, action work, stocks and sights were quoted as typically priced at $2,500. The author noted people who produced good bullets; Vernon Speer and Steve Hornady.

The newest cartridges noted were the .458 and .300 Winchester Magnums. The rest of listings are 75 year old British Cartriges, most of which anyone would find available.

When I tried to look at this book from the perspective of interesting historical photography, I couldn't. The bulk of the photos were of very poor quality, both black and white and color, to a degree I'd define as badly out of focus snap shots, or photos enlarged beyond any reasonable limits.

Where there were no photos to compliment the text, the publisher resorted to simple line drawings to identify specific game animals or firearms.

The stories are interesting, but no more so than the Taylor, Capstick or many other similar books selling for half the price. Apparently, Sycamore Island Publishing offers a total of 2 books, both similar in quality and price.

Rating:
Summary: Over priced and less than expected quality
Review: After reading "Safari Rifles", and even the older "African Rifles and Cartridges" this book was quite disappointing.

From a reference standpoint, the information was way to old to be useful. Safari costs summaries dated back to 1977. Custom rifles in major cartridges, including custom barrels, action work, stocks and sights were quoted as typically priced at $2,500. The author noted people who produced good bullets; Vernon Speer and Steve Hornady.

The newest cartridges noted were the .458 and .300 Winchester Magnums. The rest of listings are 75 year old British Cartriges, most of which anyone would find available.

When I tried to look at this book from the perspective of interesting historical photography, I couldn't. The bulk of the photos were of very poor quality, both black and white and color, to a degree I'd define as badly out of focus snap shots, or photos enlarged beyond any reasonable limits.

Where there were no photos to compliment the text, the publisher resorted to simple line drawings to identify specific game animals or firearms.

The stories are interesting, but no more so than the Taylor, Capstick or many other similar books selling for half the price. Apparently, Sycamore Island Publishing offers a total of 2 books, both similar in quality and price.

Rating:
Summary: excellant read with great pictures
Review: Author spent most of his life hunting the very best of Africa. His experiences are full of facts, action, with wonderful photography and neat sketches. Since I cannot hunt Africa, this books gives me a full account what hunting was like in Africa at its best. You will be glad you bought this one, the splendid photos justify the price.