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Facing The Charge-African Dangerous Game
10 May 2023, 10:02
Use Enough GunFacing The Charge-African Dangerous Game
I've been reading "Facing The Charge-African Dangerous Game" by Michael J. Miller. Picked it up from the Sporting Classics Store after first reading an excerpt from the book in the latest Sporting Classics Magazine. If you haven't read the book-you all should. Fantastic reading combined exquisite writing from Miller's 63 African Safaris, starting back in the late 70's and forward. Miller's stories, as told to Scott T. Longman, with a foreward by Fiona Capstick. Highly recommended and a bargain at $22 USD. Some of the best African reading and stories I've ever been privileged to enjoy.
10 May 2023, 10:22
Jason PGreat, I will need to read it!
You mean an actual, proper, African professional hunter who does NOT walk up to a half dead buffalo, even a ten year old kid can kill, and ask it how he wanted to die??
Bloody hell.
By the sounds of it, well worth reading!

10 May 2023, 16:57
bwanajayLooking forward to reading it.
11 May 2023, 05:32
Use Enough Gunquote:
By the sounds of it, well worth reading!
It is. You won't be disappointed.

11 May 2023, 06:40
Michael RobinsonSounds very good. Is/was the author a PH?
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
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Facing The Charge-African Dangerous Game" by Michael J. Miller
Prices range from $68.00 to $480.00 between used/new, paperback/hardback.
Can be expensive reading.
Bought it on Sporting Classics for $22. I think they had 50 left.
11 May 2023, 22:42
Use Enough GunAs I originally said, and as Bama15 subsequently points out, buy it on Sporting Classic for $22. The Author is not a PH.
12 May 2023, 06:33
Baker458Thanks for the tip UEG, just ordered myself a copy!
13 May 2023, 04:57
Use Enough GunJust finished it. Well worth the read, well worth the money. Great reading throughout, with an amazing story and tribute near the end of the book regarding the late PH Andre De Kock who Mike had Safari'd with 33 times before Andre was murdered in cold blood in Tanzania. Also a great tribute to Mike's favorite tracker, Simon, who actually saved Mike's life at one point in time.

Thanks for the recommendation.
Ordered for $22
NRA Lifer; DSC Lifer; SCI member; DRSS; AR member since November 9 2003
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13 May 2023, 19:33
Larry SellersThanks for the headsup UEG. bought it for $22.00 as yoo mentioned. Always looking for a good read.
20 May 2023, 12:10
470EDDYMike is also an incredible Jeweler, has spectacular displays at Dallas and SCI.I have purchased many great pieces for my wife from Mike over the years, always special custom pieces...
Also a great patriot. He sponsored Charlie Kirk's education and his foundation...TURNING POINT USA.
Mike is a Pharmacist by profession. He started selling jewelry in the drug store, with a good old fashioned soda fountain too...
His hunting career is well chronicled in his book... is the envy and only a dream for most hunters!! His stories are infectious and well written... ENJOY!!
470EDDY
21 May 2023, 21:39
Use Enough GunYes, he also talks briefly about his profession as a pharmacist, the jewelry connection (including the story about a major theft of precious jewels that he had in, I believe, a suitcase,) etc. I didn't know about his connection with Charlie Kirk and Turning Point, USA. Very interesting!

24 May 2023, 18:53
wheleniteWas able to order one just now from Sporting Classics at the $22 price - they had 18 left, I believe. Thanks for alerting me, I always like to add quality books to my Africana collection.
24 May 2023, 20:37
470EDDYYou can always order directly from Mike- MJ MILLER & CO., JEWELERS, BARRINGTON, IL
847-381-7900.
He will probably autograph the book for you!!
CheerZ
470EDDY
Got mine and have already finished it. Great book!