Just finished re-reading "Kill Or Be Killed" by W. Robert Foran. It is part of the "Capstick Library Series", which I am fortunate enough to have collected all 14 of the books in this series. As I stated earlier, I am a huge fan of Capstick's writings. I pieced together all of his books and the Library Series books while deployed to Iraq in 2005. I bought them all through Amazon in varying conditions from new to very good. These books were all a joy to read and helped pass the little bit of free time that was available. I have greatly enjoyed the books by his favorite authors that his publishing company released in the library series. This has led to further purchases of books written about the great and brave men who hunted and explored the dark continent in the late 1800's and early 1900's. There are some fabulous history lessons contained within those pages.
My 9yo son has now started to read these books and he finds them just as fascinating. They are full of history lessons that he would never receive in his regular studies in school.
I have yet to make it to Africa to hunt, but it is definitely on my bucket list. I plan to take my son on a hunt for his high school graduation present. PHC is the driving force behind this desire to go.
All said, they are great books about a sport and lifestyle many of us dream of living some day.
As an aside, I was treated to a wonderful birthday gift a few years ago from my grandmother. She sent me a 1st Edition 1910, leather bound copy of Roosevelt's "African Game Trails" that is in excellent condition. She picked it up at her church yard sale for 50 cents.
