THE END OF THE GAME BY PETER BEARD

"THE END OF THE GAME" BY PETER BEARD. HARDCOVER, CLOTHBOUND, 1965, 256 PAGES, IN GOOD CONDITION, NO DUST JACKET, NO INSCRIPTIONS OR NAMES.

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 work vividly telling the story of explorers, missionaries, and big-game hunters whose quests have changed the face of Africa forever. Peter Beard lived on land adjoining the farm of Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) in Kenya. There he began a special relationship with Karen and with the people and animals of the continent. Here he documents the history and future of African wildlife, focusing on the widespread destruction of the African elephant. Sought after hunting title.