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THE WINDS OF HAVOC
24 September 2013, 10:49
ScriptusTHE WINDS OF HAVOC
For those who think they know all about Africa, the effects of communism, national socialism, Afro socialism, Euro socialism and what other socialisms there might be. "The Winds of Havoc" will give the reader a pretty good idea of how rough Africa really is. Most visitors only get to see a liitle bit between the airport and the tourist destination, whatever it might be.
This is a tale of Africa, warts, supperating ulcers and all.
A sad aspect for me was the number of my own countrymen who have taken part in the pillage of Africa and who continue to do so.
THE WINDS OF HAVOC as told by Adelino Serras Pires to Fiona Claire Capstick. ISBN 978-0-9921870-0-1 from Rowland Ward Publications
24 September 2013, 16:36
shakariA great book that vividly shows how politicians, political fashion & political correctness allowed an entire continent to be stuffed up completely & for no good reason.
Well worth a read!
19 October 2013, 05:51
billrquimbyquote:
Originally posted by shakari:
A great book that vividly shows how politicians, political fashion & political correctness allowed an entire continent to be stuffed up completely & for no good reason.
Well worth a read!
How true, Steve, but you forgot to mention that the authors are two of the finest people on this planet.
Bill Quimby
22 October 2013, 23:32
makiI bought the book but haven't been able to finish it after several attempts. Too depressing I guess. Actually, I find all the books on Moz sad.
Dean
...I say that hunters go into Paradise when they die, and live in this world more joyfully than any other men.
-Edward, Duke of York
23 October 2013, 11:43
waterratIt should be here on the next mailday,,I think I'll save it for when we're tent bound bear hunting! On 1 particular storm I read Lonesome Dove 2 1/2 times!! Gotta love the Alaska Peninsula!!
03 November 2013, 00:01
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by maki:
I bought the book but haven't been able to finish it after several attempts. Too depressing I guess. Actually, I find all the books on Moz sad.
Dean
I finished the book on my first attempt but it was not without some forcing of myself to turn the page.
I may be way, way off base... but I felt it odd that he felt double crossed after the side he backed ignored him after they took power.
And the torture chapters seemed overdone and overly long.
I don't mean to sound insensitive but that was how I felt while reading the book.
Maybe I should go back and give it a second chance.
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
03 November 2013, 02:26
billrquimby: ,,, the torture chapters seemed overdone and overly long.:
My friend Adelino had similar thoughts when it was happening to him.
Bill Quimby
05 November 2013, 04:14
JBrownquote:
Originally posted by billrquimby:
: ,,, the torture chapters seemed overdone and overly long.:
My friend Adelino had similar thoughts when it was happening to him.
Bill Quimby
No, I have no doubt that that was the case. Honestly I read hunting books for the wonderful tales of hunting. If I want politics or tales of woe for the fall of Africa I will look to a book dedicated to that theme.
Bill, that is what I liked about your book, 60 Years a Hunter. You covered many aspects of your life but all were connected to your life as a hunter.
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
09 November 2013, 02:26
billrquimby"Bill, that is what I liked about your book, 60 Years a Hunter. You covered many aspects of your life but all were connected to your life as a hunter."
Thank you, Jason. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've written a lot of books for others, but this was the first and only book about me. I found it therapeutic to reveal some of the things I wrote about in it.
Bill Quimby
26 November 2013, 07:23
billrquimbyFor those who know Adelino and didn't know, he celebrated his 85th birthday this week.
Bill Quimby
28 January 2014, 02:25
waterratquote:
Originally posted by maki:
I bought the book but haven't been able to finish it after several attempts. Too depressing I guess. Actually, I find all the books on Moz sad.
That's exactly where I'm at now,,
Dean
05 February 2014, 08:28
lavacaPersonally, I like books on African politics. In particular, I like talking to and reading about those who have been involved in the last four decades of Africanization -- on either side. In several instances, I regret not taking down some of their stories in more detail before they passed.
05 February 2014, 19:42
ShackThe best book I've seen that provides a mix of Africa hunting and social history with the politics included is "Uganda Safaris" by Brian Herne.
It is the story of Uganda, starting before and including the Idi Amin era. Herne was a well known PH.
It's a real good read for those here who aren't familiar with it. I'd describe it as hunting first but against the backdrop of troubled times and the struggle to rise above the politics to get on with the hunt. The opening chapter has a priceless account of pre Amin times.