Safari; A Chronicle of Adventure

Penguin, London, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Illustrator: Photographic & Illustrations & Maps. Preface by author, list of maps, glossary, bibliography, illustration acknowledgements and index. Grey coloured end pages. The text is illustrated with colour and black-and-white illustrations and photographs. Grey coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the back strip. Illustrated dustwrapper with brown, yellow and white coloured titles to the front panel and yellow and white coloured titles to the back strip. The author, an active environmentalist, examines the ethics of hunting and the apparent dilemma of the Hunter-conservationist. Against a rich background of tribal and colonial history, he documents developments in weapons and transport, in literature and in film, in gain control and conservation, and conveys the attraction that has never changed – the magical freedom of thrill of the African bush. A little rubbing of the book edges with a small Ding to the top edge of the front panel. Previous owners name, in pencil, to the top edge of the free front end page. A little handling marks to the text block edges. Chipping to the top right hand corner of the front dustwrapper panel; with creasing to the top edge. A three-quarter inch tear to the lower edge of the back strip with sunning and handling marks also present. All Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [6], 7 - 383, [1] pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic & Illustrations & Maps. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Exploration; Shooting; Africa; Animals & Birds. ISBN: 0670818801. ISBN/EAN: 9780670818808. Inventory No: 0290114. . 9780670818808