Sands of Silence: On Safari in Namibia

by Peter Hathaway Capstick

Book Overview

From the successor to Ruark and Hemingway comes the most lavishly illustrated, historically important safari ever captured in print. Peter Hathaway Capstick journeyed on safari through Namibia in the African spring of 1989. This was a nation on the eve on independence, a land scorched by sun, by years of bitter war. In these perilous circumstances, Peter Capstick commences what is surely the most thrilling safari of his stories career. He takes the...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0312064594
• ISBN13: 9780312064594
• Release Date: October 1991
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.7" x 9.7"

Customer Reviews

Outstanding Book

This is one of my favorite Capstick books! Written so interestingly and captivatingly that you can't put it down. I absolutely loved this book, five full stars!

Too bad he went so young

Too bad Capstick only lasted as long as he did. Ruark was also an early departure: hard to figure when big game hunting is such a physically demanding pursuit. Same to be said for Mike Mentzer, a former Mr. USA Bodybuilder (Mr. Heavy Duty), who died of a heart attack @ 50. This probably proves a genetic link.

Typical Capstick

If you like Peter Capstick you will like this book. He has a way of putting you there with the rest of his crew. I've read all but two of his books and have yet to find one that I didn't like....this one is no exception.

Outstanding

Somehow each one of capsticks books good better each time. After reading four of his books previous, I do believe that this one is just as good if not better. Although I prefer Death in the long grass, and death in a lonely land, this book is very well written. Your hands sweat until the problem is taken care of. So finally to sum it all up it's another great read, from a great writer.

One of Capstick's greatest books!

Once again, Peter Capstick has brought an African safari adventure into my home. This books is brillantly written as well as full of great color photos of the people of Nambia and some of the many animals of the wild. This is a must have for anyone who enjoys a great adventure!