South Africa books

[Ridgerunner]

I'll be headed that way in the spring and would love to read a good book or two about the country, history, bushman or anything else that may be of interest. Doesn't have to be hunted related but it could.

 

[Ryan]

For history and hunting of the late 1800's first I'd suggest a Hunter's Wanderings in Africa by Frederick Courteney Selous. Relatively easy to find.
I stumbled on a reprint of A Breath From the Veldt by John Guille Millais that was also great narrative along those lines. That one is probably tougher to find. The drawings he did are amazing.

 

[BenH2016]

I love loved Laurens Van Der Posts's books A Far off Place and A Story Like the Wind.

Herman Charles Bosman's short stories are also ever entertaining.

 

[mark-hunter]

Regarding the history, dont forget to read something about Zulu wars, and Boer wars. Not related to hunting, but part of south african culture and heritage for certain.

 

[antiflag83]

Read "the covenant - James A. Michener"

Renzo