This book makes fascinating reading, particularly for the hunting fraternity, as it tracks the tragedy that is Africa where its inhabitants survive despite government problems and are left to their own devices to eek out a living from the environment. This “politics of despair” leads to unsustainable practices that ultimately lead to ecosystem failure and unplanned urbanisation, further exacerbating socio-economic problems.
This main theme is interspersed with the personal journey of the author and his hunting experiences in
