Winds of Havoc

08 October 2006, 08:27

billinthewild

Winds of Havoc

I just finished the book, Winds of Havoc, by Fiona Capstick (Peter's widow) and Adelino Serras Pires. The book is the story of Adelino of his life in Africa, and the trials and tribulations that he endured. Compelling and a must read for anyone interested in Africa, past and present.

"When you play, play hard; when you work, don't play at all."
Theodore Roosevelt

09 October 2006, 05:41

DPhillips

I liked it as well. Here's the link on my post
https://forums.accuratereloading.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/4521043/m/576105135

01 November 2006, 10:19

jetdrvr

Very good read. Reminds you that there is a lot more to Africa than just a hard hunt, followed by drinks around the campfire.

27 October 2008, 10:00

leftcoast

This book was recommended to me by my PH in RSA this year. It's not just a hunting memoir - but also the story of colonial powers and their countries. One of the best books I;ve ever read.

29 October 2008, 05:46

JBrown

I will be the black sheep.... I really did not like this book. I thought there was too little hunting.

As far as the politics, I guess backing the lesser of two evils is a good way to test your luck.

Of all the African hunting books I have read, I can think of few that I liked less than this one. This is too bad as I think Adelino Serras Pires is a good man and a legend in his own right. I just wish he would have come out better in his own book.

Jason

Jason

"You're not hard-core, unless you live hard-core."
_______________________

Hunting in Africa is an adventure. The number of variables involved preclude the possibility of a perfect hunt. Some problems will arise. How you decide to handle them will determine how much you enjoy your hunt.

Just tell yourself, "it's all part of the adventure." Remember, if Robert Ruark had gotten upset every time problems with Harry
Selby's flat bed truck delayed the safari, Horn of the Hunter would have read like an indictment of Selby. But Ruark rolled with the punches, poured some gin, and enjoyed the adventure.

-Jason Brown

29 October 2008, 07:39

SGraves155

I enjoyed the book. Pires and friends went through some bad experiences.
Piet Hougaard has some interesting stories about death-threats from Pires regarding Piet's early hunting concession acquisition in Mozambique. Piet says he wrote Adelino a letter telling him to come anytime, and sent him a map with his camp location circled. Tough guys, these. I wouldn't want to mess with either.

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30 October 2008, 06:49

billinthewild

quote:
Originally posted by JBrown:
I will be the black sheep.... I really did not like this book. I thought there was too little hunting.

Jason

This was not intended to be a hunting book. It is a story about a man and the outrageous things that happened to him as a result of black empowerment. I have had the honor of meeting him and what I found so gratifying was his being able to go on wiht his life with pleasure and enjoyment. He is a man of courage. I salute him and wish he and his wife, Fionna, the very best.