Horn of the Hunter: The Story of an African Safari

I bought this book for research on my next novel, and could not have found a better book about a true African safari.Gone are the days of Big-Game hunting, and glorious safaris that captured the heart and minds of adventurers from the 1950s. Hunting has given way to poaching, and most safaris are now picture-taking, which suits me fine.Roark tells of his adventure in the early '50s with fine attention to detail. He comes across every animal you can imagine and includes a sense of humility he experiences alongside the likes of 'Great White Hunters.' This book, though out of print for some time, is a classic adventure, and the fact it is true-life is all the more gratifying for me to have this in my collection. If you can get your hands on a copy I suggest you do. It's an adventure you won't want to miss out on.David Lucero, author

If you enjoy reading about how African Hunting used to be back in the late 1940's and early '50's (along with several well-done, vintage photos), then buy Horn of the Hunter. You will not find a better narrator of African Hunting than the late Robert Ruark, although the work of Peter Hathaway Capstick runs a very close second. "Bwana Bob," though, is still king of the hill when it comes to describing the stark realism and breath-taking beauty of the old Africa.You get to go on safari from the comfort of your easy chair for SIGNIFICANTLY less money than actually purchasing a real one, and it is a testament to Ruark's literary skill that he does a better job of describing things to you in words than a DVD would do today!If you enjoyed Ruark's "Od Man" books as I did, buy this one. You will not be disappointed.

Ruark writes with old school flair that took me back to African hunting camp. I felt like I was right in the truck with him and his PH Harry Selby. If this books doesn't make you want to hunt Africa, I am not sure what would. A great read with detail about the region and the game he pursues. A must for all hunters...especially the ones with an eye for Africa.

My husband said it was a great book. I haven't read it yet. I am reading Timothy Eagan The worst hard time which is a well written book as was his book the big burn.

An exciting book on big game hunting. A real classic by a great writer. The shame is that I bought a paperback with very small print which made the reading less than enjoyable.

An old book and still a fun read. Very enjoyable.