Death in the Long Grass

Death in the Long Grass – Peter Hathaway Capstick (1978, Weidenfeld & Nicolson) is a classic and riveting account of African big‑game hunting that transports readers into the very heart of the continent’s wildest places through the eyes of one of the most compelling storytellers in adventure literature.

In Death in the Long Grass, Capstick draws on his own experiences and the personal tales of fellow professional hunters to deliver a series of gripping narratives that bring you dangerously close to Africa’s most formidable wildlife. From tracking man‑eating lions and confronting enraged elephants to the stealth of lightning‑fast snakes and the raw power of Cape buffalo, Capstick’s prose combines factual insight with pulse‑quickening adventure, offering a truly immersive look at the continent’s predators and the hunters who sought them.

In Death in the Long Grass, readers will find not just thrilling episodes but also vivid portraits of the animals themselves — the primitive rhino lying in wait, the crocodile ready to ambush, the hippo surprisingly aggressive, and the cunning hyena often underestimated by outsiders. With colour and detail reminiscent of the storytelling traditions of hotel bars from Nairobi to Johannesburg, Capstick captures both the beauty and the peril of Africa’s bushveld. His narrative combines authenticity with wit and insight, making this book as informative as it is entertaining for anyone drawn to wildlife, outdoor adventure or genuine safari lore.

Celebrated as one of the true classics of hunting literature, Death in the Long Grass stands as a testament to Capstick’s ability to convey the rhythms of the wild and the intensity of life‑and‑death encounters on the African continent. Whether approached as a hunter’s memoir or a dramatic chronicle of nature’s fiercest species, this edition remains an engrossing and enduring piece of African adventure writing.

Condition: Fine/Like New – Plastic covered and in excellent condition.