The book I have borrowed from a friend was writen by Bill Negley from San Antonio in 1989 by AMWELL PRESS. He may have been the first modern hunter to take the big five by bow. He started this quest in 1956 after deciding modern rifles were no longer a challenge to him for texas game. Some of his methods are a little shaky by todays standards of securing the animal as fast as possible. The 90 lb.pull of a tradition bow and how he trained with his weapon for his hunts are interesting -- as was the 10K bet he won by accomplishing this feat.
This leatherbound first edition was signed by Bill to my friend in 1990.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tELwpv2gFAU


kaprota,

link to Bill Negley's elephant hunt. When my husband was 15 years old (1972) he wrote a letter to Bob Swinehart about hoping to hunt Africa one day with a bow. Mr. Swinehart sent him a very gracious letter that my husband still has today.

Legend of a man. One of my favourite books. And Bob's, too.

I'm looking for his book and Swinehart books. Both are difficult to come by!

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Originally posted by Hunting For Adventure:
I'm looking for his book and Swinehart books. Both are difficult to come by!

Tom if you hear of an extra copy please let me know.

Years ago--in the mid-70's I was a member of a club in San Antonio that shot on the range next to Gassman's Archery. There was a practice range of about 25 yds, plus a full 28-target field range. One day I noticed an older gentleman "practicing" on the 25-yd range. He was shooting a barebow recurve and only had a single arrow. He'd stand and focus, then in the blink of an eye, raise the bow, draW, anchor, and shoot---all in a smooth, coordinated motion. And, it was invariably in the gold. We'd shoot our 3-4-5 arrows apiece and then when we walked down and pulled, he'd walk down, pull, and return to the the shooting line and repeat. I asked another club member who he was, and the answer was "Bill Negley" which didn't mean anything to me. Since then I've learned a bit about him--

I had a copy of the Swinehart book and didn't know what I had until I lost it in the '98 flood. Then when I tried to replace it--WOW! Pricey for sure

Here's a copy on Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/In-Afric...ting+africa+swiehart

That's pretty cool!