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Death in the Silent Places by Peter Hathaway Capstick (1981, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-100312186185
ISBN-139780312186180
eBay Product ID (ePID)102516
Product Key Features
Edition8
Book TitleDeath in the Silent Places
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1981
TopicHunting, Africa / General, Adventurers & Explorers, General
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation, Fiction, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorPeter Hathaway Capstick
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight15.9 Oz
Item Length9.5 in
Item Width6.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN80-029284
Reviews"Few writers have matched Capstick's flair for describing the hunt...in gruesome, realistic terms...A page-turner that is absolutely spine-tingling." --Publishers Weekly "This book had me on the edge of my seat. . .297 pages of spine-tingling yarns." --New York Times Book Review "Death in the Long Grassis an exciting book, superbly written." --Guns & Ammo "Capstick...is brilliant in his description of his hunts for some of Africa's most vicious killers...The terror produced by some of these pieces is almost too real. As the pages turn, breathing grows shallow, adrenalin is pumped into the veins, the palms sweat until the outcome is resolved and there is time to drag a handkerchief across a damp brow." --Chicago Sun-Times(Triple Recommendation Rating) "Death in the Long Grasswill excite you, scare you and make you laugh...as a source of information it surpasses itself, and as a narrative it will hold the reader spellbound. . ." --Guns Magazine, Death in the Long Grass will excite you, scare you and make you laugh...as a source of information it surpasses itself, and as a narrative it will hold the reader spellbound. . ., "Few writers have matched Capstick's flair for describing the hunt...in gruesome, realistic terms...A page-turner that is absolutely spine-tingling." --Publishers Weekly "This book had me on the edge of my seat. . .297 pages of spine-tingling yarns." --New York Times Book Review "Death in the Long Grass is an exciting book, superbly written." --Guns & Ammo "Capstick...is brilliant in his description of his hunts for some of Africa's most vicious killers...The terror produced by some of these pieces is almost too real. As the pages turn, breathing grows shallow, adrenalin is pumped into the veins, the palms sweat until the outcome is resolved and there is time to drag a handkerchief across a damp brow." --Chicago Sun-Times (Triple Recommendation Rating) "Death in the Long Grass will excite you, scare you and make you laugh...as a source of information it surpasses itself, and as a narrative it will hold the reader spellbound. . ." --Guns Magazine, Capstick...is brilliant in his description of his hunts for some of Africa's most vicious killers...The terror produced by some of these pieces is almost too real. As the pages turn, breathing grows shallow, adrenalin is pumped into the veins, the palms sweat until the outcome is resolved and there is time to drag a handkerchief across a damp brow., Few writers have matched Capstick's flair for describing the hunt...in gruesome, realistic terms...A page-turner that is absolutely spine-tingling., "Few writers have matched Capstick's flair for describing the hunt...in gruesome, realistic terms...A page-turner that is absolutely spine-tingling." -- Publishers Weekly "This book had me on the edge of my seat. . .297 pages of spine-tingling yarns." -- New York Times Book Review " Death in the Long Grass is an exciting book, superbly written." -- Guns & Ammo "Capstick...is brilliant in his description of his hunts for some of Africa's most vicious killers...The terror produced by some of these pieces is almost too real. As the pages turn, breathing grows shallow, adrenalin is pumped into the veins, the palms sweat until the outcome is resolved and there is time to drag a handkerchief across a damp brow." -- Chicago Sun-Times (Triple Recommendation Rating) " Death in the Long Grass will excite you, scare you and make you laugh...as a source of information it surpasses itself, and as a narrative it will hold the reader spellbound. . ." -- Guns Magazine
SynopsisFrom the master of adventure behind the classic Death in the Long Grass , former big-game hunter Peter Hathaway Capstick now turns from his own exploits to those of some of the greatest hunters of the past with Death in the Silent Places . With his characteristic color and flair, Capstick recalls the extraordinary careers of men like Colonel J.H. Patterson and Colonel Jim Corbett, who stalked legendary man-eaters through the silent darkness on opposite sides of the world; men like Karamojo Bell, acknowledged as the greatest elephant hunter of all time; men like the valiant Sasha Siemel, who tracked killer jaguars though the Matto Grosso armed only with a spear. With an authenticity gained by having shared the experiences he writes of, Capstick eloquently recreates the acrid taste of terror in the mouth of a man whose gun has jammed as a lion begins his charge, the exhilaration of tracking and finding a long-sought prey, the bravery and even nobility of performing under circumstances of primitive and savage stress, with death all around in the silent places of the wilderness.
LC Classification NumberSK33.C34
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- Oct 30, 2018
Exciting reading.
Interested in history and adventure. This book provides both. Illustrates that Lawrence of Arabia wasn't alone during this time period. There were many others. Good stories.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Mar 21, 2024
Another wonderful adventure!
This is another fantastic example of the work of the late Peter Hathaway Capstick! It is some of the best reading of the safari life available!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 20, 2024
For a used copy, this book and dust cove...
For a used copy, this book and dust cover were in very nice condition.. thank you!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 03, 2022
Not going to hunt in Africa any time soon. Too dangerous!
Riveting story teller,Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 10, 2023
Too good to sum it up in a few words....it is the best!!
BEST of Capstick!!!!!!!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 06, 2018
Peter Capstick
Peter Capsticks writing just makes you want to keep turning pages.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 21, 2018
If you are a hunter of wild game, this is your book.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Jan 07, 2021
very good
I am very happy with my book.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 15, 2018
Exciting story teller.... definitely keeps your attention
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 22, 2018
very compelling
haven't finished it yet but it is very interesting so farVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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