The End of the Game - Softcover

Beard, Peter

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0811828816 ISBN 13: 9780811828819

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2000

Synopsis

Originally published in 1965, and available once again in paperback, this landmark work dramatically documents the changing history of African wildlife, focusing on the widespread destruction of the African elephant. Beautifully illustrated with over 300 contemporary and historical photographs as well as dozens of paintings, The End of the Game is a legendary workvividly telling the story of explorers, missionaries, and big-game hunters whose quests have changed the face of Africa forever.

About this title

From the Author:

Paul Theroux went to Africa as a teacher in 1963. He ran a school in Malawi, and then taught at Makerere University in Uganda, where he also worked as a journalist, traveling throughout East and Central Africa. He published three novels with African settings - Fong and the Indians, Girls at Play, and Jungle Lovers, as well as short stories. He is the author of many other novels and travel books, including Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town (2002).

About the Author:

Peter Beard first visited Africa in 1955 when he began working on his expansive collection of articles and photographic essays. His books include Longing for Darkness a tribute to the life of Karen Blixen, The End of the Game , and Eyelids of Morning: The Mingled Destinies of Crocodiles and Men , all published by Chronicle Books.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0811828816
• ISBN 13: 9780811828819
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288