A good story not told very well - IMO. I have read a bunch of Capsticks books trying to get into his "genre" and I have a hard time with him. The core of this story Wally Johnson - the last hunter who made a living killing elephants for ivory. Johnson was an intersting figure and worthy of a book , but good old PHC interjects his comments which, again IMO, are not of much value.

I just can't get into PHC. He is a good story teller but I get the feeling he makes up some of his anecdotes, like Pondoro Taylor.

Oh well, at least I learned a little more about Wally Johnson.

I liked the book as i like all PHCs books.Juan

I read this book again last week. I enjoyed several of his other books better, but there's nothing wrong with this one. I disagree about Capstick's comments being of not much value. To me, they are what make his stuff so readable because they help alter the pace of the narration. It's tough to write a biography that does not "puff" the subject or become so "stiff" that it reads like an textbook, but Capstick made it seem easy.

Bill Quimby

I have read the book twice and Bills summary is absolutely spot on.Thoroughly recommend it.

I would be happy to sell my copy for $15 shipped if anyone wants it.