Safari

Bookwatch, The, July, 2006

Safari

Bartle Bull

Carroll & Graf/Avalon Publishing

245 W. 17th St, 11th Fl, NY, NY 10011

0786716789 $29.95 avalonpub.com

Safari: A Chronicle Of Adventure details the history of the African safari from its first expedition of 1836 to modern times. Bull is an environmentalist, so his survey Safari isn't your typical gun-hunter's celebration of good old days, but a survey of conflicts between hunting and conservation, weapons and transport, game control and more. From economics and financers of the safari to mishaps, adventures, and famous personalities involved in safaris, vintage black and white photos pair with wide-ranging personal and political stories for maximum effect.