"Sands Of Silence" *First Edition* Signed By Author Peter Capstick

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New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Signed
Yes
Narrative Type
Fiction
Original Language
English
Edition
First Edition
Type
Novel
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
ISBN
9780312064594
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
St. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
0312064594
ISBN-13
9780312064594
eBay Product ID (ePID)
137099

Product Key Features

Book Title
Sands of Silence : on Safari in Namibia
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Special Interest / Adventure, Africa / General, Africa / South
Publication Year
1991
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Travel
Author
Peter Hathaway Capstick
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.7 in
Item Weight
27.2 Oz
Item Length
9.6 in
Item Width
7.8 in

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LCCN
91-021808
Reviews
Chatty, discursive, and splendidly forthright in his opinions, Capstick writes of a way of life fast disappearing but still immensely attractive., Capstick brings his considerable knowledge of Africa to this frank description of hunting in Bushland., "Chatty, discursive, and splendidly forthright in his opinions, Capstick writes of a way of life fast disappearing but still immensely attractive." -- Kirkus Reviews   "Lively account of adventures amid stifling heat and dust." -- Publishers Weekly   "Capstick brings his considerable knowledge of Africa to this frank description of hunting in Bushland." -- Library Journal, "Chatty, discursive, and splendidly forthright in his opinions, Capstick writes of a way of life fast disappearing but still immensely attractive." -- Kirkus Reviews "Lively account of adventures amid stifling heat and dust." -- Publishers Weekly "Capstick brings his considerable knowledge of Africa to this frank description of hunting in Bushland." -- Library Journal
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
799.2/6/096881
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
From the successor to Ruark and Hemingway comes the most lavishly illustrated, historically important safari ever captured in print. Peter Hathaway Capstick journeyed on safari through Namibia in the African spring of 1989. This was a nation on the eve on independence, a land scorched by sun, by years of bitter war. In these perilous circumstances, Peter Capstick commences what is surely the most thrilling safari of his stories career. He takes the reader to the stark landscape that makes up the Bushmen's tribal territories. There, facing all kinds of risks, members of the chase pursue their quarry in a land of legend and myth. the result is an exciting big-game adventure whose underlying themes relate directly to the international headlines of today. In this first person adventure, Capstick spins riveting tales from his travels and reports on the Bushmen's culture, their political persecution, and the Stone Age life of Africa's original hunter-gatherers. In addition, the author explains the economic benefits of the sportsman's presence, and how ethical hunting is a tool for game protection and management on the continent. Not since Peter Capstick's Africa has the author taken the reader along on safari. In this superbly illustrated book, Capstick returns to the veld with an ace video cameraman and leading African wildlife photographer Dr. M. Philip Kahl. one hundred of Dr. Kahl's striking color photos capture perfectly life and death in the "land of thirst.", From the successor to Ruark and Hemingway comes the most lavishly illustrated, historically important safari ever captured in print. Peter Hathaway Capstick journeyed on safari through Namibia in the African spring of 1989. This was a nation on the eve on independence, a land scorched by sun, by years of bitter war. In these perilous circumstances, Peter Capstick commences what is surely the most thrilling safari of his stories career. He takes the reader to the stark landscape that makes up the Bushmen's tribal territories. There, facing all kinds of risks, members of the chase pursue their quarry in a land of legend andmyth. the result is an exciting big-game adventure whose underlying themes relate directly to the international headlines of today. In this first person adventure, Capstick spins riveting tales from his travels and reports on the Bushmen's culture, their political persecution, and the Stone Age life of Africa's original hunter-gatherers. In addition, the author explains the economic benefits of the sportsman's presence, and how ethical hunting is a tool for game protection and management on the continent. Not since Peter Capstick's Africa has the author taken the reader along on safari. In this superbly illustrated book, Capstick returns to the veld with an ace video cameraman and leading African wildlife photographer Dr. M. Philip Kahl. one hundred of Dr. Kahl's striking color photos capture perfectly life and death in the "land of thirst."
LC Classification Number
SK255.N35C37 1991

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  • by vintagescifi64
    09 Nov, 2015

    GREAT WRITING, GREAT ADVENTURE

    If you've read Peter Hathaway Capstick before (Death in the Long Grass, Death in the Silent Places, & so much more) then you know he has a knack for a turn of phrase and description of the natural world (both its dangers and its beauty). He doesn't disappoint in Sands of Silence. Also filled with many photos. You get the feel of the place (Namibia), its animals, and people. You may not agree with his lifestyle as a hunter, but he lived it. I rate his writing with that of Louis L'Amour, an adventurer who took his living experiences and mixed it into his stories. L'Amour visited each place he wrote about. The same can be said of Capstick. Any books by either author are worth reading and I can heartily recommend this one. I would just mention one other thing. I did not ask if the ...

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: mvclix

  • by stevkinze0
    04 Oct, 2017

    I have many of Capstick's books and this is as good as any

    This one of Capstick's ongoings to finally get an elephant of his own . true to form , you almost sweat from his description of the temp.& conditions . Worth the price

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: thrift.books

  • by zsfconjcqcy@Deleted
    01 Mar, 2023

    Very good read!

    Capstick has a unique and easy writing style that places you along side of him and his hunting party!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: bella.bug

  • by stunk.harve
    16 Dec, 2020

    great book

    great boo on safari hunting in africa

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: gardbook

  • by sunflower2362
    15 Feb, 2020

    Great book

    Love this book

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: betterworldbookswest

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