Horn of the Hunter

The Story of an African Safari

De: R. Ruark

Narrado por: Paul Maitrejean

The story of the author and his wife's two-month safari in East Africa in the 1950s. Ruark's philosophies are intertwined in the hunting stories to make unforgettable listening.

©1953, 1981 Published by arrangement with the estate of Robert Ruark. Copyright 1953 by Robert C. Ruark. Copyright renewed 1981 by the estate of Robert Ruark. All rights reserved. (P)2025 Ascend Audio LLC

Safari classic

This is one of the classics of the safari book only wish they had more of his work available!

which Africa is it

Is it the Africa of a new inexperienced hunter or of a super sniper?
Is he working together with his wife, or is she a bumbling idiot?
Does he love the native population or are they simple and niave?
The one constant is that Ruark remains a legend in his own mind.

Love Africa Love Rourke

Great book about old Africa and safari hunting. Great book by a great author Robert Rourke. A must listen for anyone who loves the outdoors and the draw of Africa!

A timeless adventure story written beautifully

Robert Ruark holds legendary status among those who pursue life in the wild while enjoying its bounty. The author illuminates the African landscape with colorful descriptions while making you feel like you are walking with the native people and staring down an elephant, rhino, or lion. His detailed “romancing” of the magnificent Kudu is captivating while his respectful frankness about Cape Buffalo will bring a broad smile from those who have been there and a “I’ve gotta go” from the daring novice. Ruark has done more than tell a story about “once upon a time” in Africa”. He reaches into your heart and soul, and toys with your imagination, creating a longing to be there to see for yourself.

Dangerous Hunts

Everything about the book!! Very much makes the reader is there.
Capstick was a great writer/story teller!!

Ruark’s fine Book, done superbly.

This book has been one of my favorites for 50 years.
My fear, that it Might have an absurd narrator, were quelled within a minute. THIS narrator, was Matched to the writer & material Perfectly!
I suggest you also try Hemingway’s True at First light, if the Safari days and Africana of that period suits your taste, you will like that one too.

Good performance, but some errors

Overall, I enjoyed the narration; however, there were multiple editing mistakes (repeated lines, misread text, mispronunciations), especially after Ch. 10, that should have been cropped out.

A must listen for Safari readers

If you like Capstick you’ll love this. Better than Hemingway’s Green Hills. Get it. I bet it will become one of favorites.