WIND IN MY FACE: THE SHIKARS AND SAFARIS OF A CAZADOR DE MEXICO. By Hubert Thummler with Bill Quimby.
(2005) 2006 2nd edition. Large 4to (223 x 286mm). Ppxviii,349. Colour photographs. Yellow/orange faux leather boards, spine titled in gilt.
"Thummler is not only a passionate hunter but also one who has traveled far for the trophies in his extraordinary big-game collection. He started hunting in Africa at the end of the 'Golden Age' and was lucky enough to have packed in numerous safaris when the Big Five were still available in one hunt. In addition, he has hunted all the spiral horned antelope, with some being fantastic trophies. He has taken 325 record-book trophies (including several world records) from more than forty countries on six continents. Chapters include:- The Thummlers, Hubers, and Malvidos - the making of a hunter; The 1970s - a taste of the hunt; The 1980s - hooked on mountain game; The 1990s - kings of their realms; The new millennium; Africa, the perfect continent; Africa, again and again; Hunting across the Americas; The traditions of Europe; Some thoughts on many things.
"Thummler is not only a passionate hunter but also one who has traveled far for the trophies in his extraordinary big-game collection. He started hunting in Africa at the end of the 'Golden Age' and was lucky enough to have packed in numerous safaris when the Big Five were still available in one hunt. In addition, he has hunted all the spiral horned antelope, with some being fantastic trophies. He has taken 325 record-book trophies (including several world records) from more than forty countries on six continents. Chapters include:- The Thummlers, Hubers, and Malvidos - the making of a hunter; The 1970s - a taste of the hunt; The 1980s - hooked on mountain game; The 1990s - kings of their realms; The new millennium; Africa, the perfect continent; Africa, again and again; Hunting across the Americas; The traditions of Europe; Some thoughts on many things.
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Book Code
49142
Author | Thummler (Hubert) with Quimby (Bill). |
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Book Code | 49142 |
ISBN | 157157235X / 9781571572356. |
Book Description | Fine new copy in dust-wrapper. |
Book Cover | Hardcover |
Published Date | 2006 |
Publisher | Safari Press. |
Place | Long Beach, California. |