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Book Synopsis: A chance meeting around a safari campfire on the banks of the Mupamadazi River leads to The Last Ivory Hunter: The Saga of Wally Johnson, a grand tale of African adventure by renowned hunting author Peter Hathaway Capstick. Wally Johnson spent half a century in Mozambique hunting white gold—ivory. Most men died at this hazardous trade. He’s the last one able to tell his story.
In hours of conversations by mopane fired in the African bush, Wally described his career—how he survived the massive bite of a Gaboon viper, buffalo gorings, floods, disease, and most dangerous of all, gold fever. He bluffed down 200 armed poachers almost single-handedly and survived rocket attacks from communist revolutionaries during Mozambique’s plunge into chaos in 1975. In Botswana, at age 63, Wally continued his career. Though the great tuskers have largely gone and most of Wally’s colleagues are dead, Wally has survived. His words are rugged testimony to an Africa that is now a distant dream.
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Discover the untold tales of Wally Johnson, the extraordinary ivory hunter, in The Last Ivory Hunter: The Saga of Wally Johnson. Immerse yourself in the captivating world of African adventure as renowned hunting author Peter Hathaway Capstick brings this grand tale to life. Wally Johnson's incredible journey spans over half a century in Mozambique, where he risked his life hunting white gold - ivory. His story is not just an ordinary one; it is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the relentless pursuit of adventure.
Through hours of conversations by the flickering mopane fire in the heart of the African bush, Wally shared his captivating experiences. From surviving deadly encounters with a Gaboon viper and buffalo gorings to braving floods and diseases, Wally's journey was nothing short of extraordinary. Yet, the most perilous threat he faced was gold fever, which proved to be more dangerous than any physical danger he encountered.
Wally Johnson's legacy is unmatched. He defied the odds, bluffing down 200 armed poachers with sheer determination and resilience. Even in the face of rocket attacks from communist revolutionaries during Mozambique's tumultuous years, Wally persevered. In Botswana, at the age of 63, he continued his remarkable career. Though the majestic tuskers have largely disappeared and many of Wally's fellow hunters have passed away, he remains standing as the embodiment of a bygone era in Africa.
Experience the raw beauty, danger, and triumphs of Wally Johnson's life through his own words. Click here to embark on a remarkable journey that will transport you to an Africa that now exists only in dreams. Don't miss out on this extraordinary masterpiece that will leave you spellbound.
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