Last of the ivory hunters hardcover november 15, 2009 by john taylor author 3. John howard pondoro taylor 1904 1969 was a biggame hunter of irish descent. Pondoro may have gone native as he had several native wives but then again, it. Nov 16, 2004 i am still trying to be indifferent on pondoro. That opinion sometimes stretches so far as to suspect pondoro didnt even personally experienced a lot of things he wrote about. The first edition of john pondoro taylors african rifles and cartridges appeared in 1948, but todays gunwriters continue to reference his conclusions in support of their own findings. Maneaters and marauders is the culmination of all the dangerous biggame taylor met during his 35 years as an ivory hunter. In africa he experimented extensively using different types of rifles and calibers, which made him an expert in big game rifles. Jul 12, 2010 john howard pondoro lion taylor 1904 1969 john howard pondoro taylor 1904 1969, london 1958 he was a big game hunter of irish descent. John taylors masterpiece the definitive work on african hunting from a technical perspective. The story behind his formula is that during his long hunting career, taylor had observed that some cartridges were more. When it comes to books and authors, john pondoro taylor is probably most quoted one on subject of rifles, carttridges and calibers, but keep in mind that modern powders and bullets are definitively better and different then those available in pondoros time.
Last of the ivory hunters by john taylor, hardcover. Craig boddington, both in his books and articles, as well as in his videos, often. Pondoro may have gone native as he had several native wives but then again, it seems that white settlers and officials just didnt like him. John taylor recalls nearly three decades of hunting, mostly poaching in what used to be british east african colonies, in early to mid twentieth century. Born in dublin as the son of a surgeon he developed an urge to go to africa and become a professional hunter. Buy pondoro last of the ivory hunters by taylor, john isbn. Taylor needs no introduction here, and i believe this is his best work. John howard pondoro taylor 19041969 was a biggame hunter and ivory poacher of irish descent. Craig boddington, both in his books and articles, as well as in his videos, often refers to taylor when discussing large calibers designed for dangerous game. Craig boddington, both in his books and articles, as well as in his videos, often refers to taylor when discussing large calibers designed for. Firing a 410grain bullet at 2,360fps and providing a muzzle energy of 5,022ft. Capsticks biography of one of his heroes, john pondoro taylor. Collectibles sporting books and magazines sellers information when emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on seller. When african dangerous game cartridges was first published in it was a runaway before it is too late to own the greatest big bore book ever published.
John howard pondoro taylor was a biggame hunter and ivory poacher of irish descent. This is one of many men who had hunted with taylor. The life and times of john howard pondoro taylor by peter hathaway capstickwas published by safari press in 1994 and is the eighteenth book in the the classics in african hunting series. Taylor, an elephant hunter and author who wrote two books about rifles and cartridges for african hunting, devised the formula as a means of comparing the ability of a cartridge to deliver a knock out. Enjoyable reading and collected by both capstick and taylor afficianados. I like exciting stories about dangerous game and majority of chapters in this book. Pondoro, last of the ivory hunters john taylor first. He inherited his fathers title and was known in later life as sir john taylor.
African dangerous game cartridges book john pondoro. In one of his books, african rifles and cartridges, published in 1948, he makes mention of a formula he came up with to test for cartridge effectiveness when hunting big game. Not that theres anything really wrong with the book, but i was surprised to find out that taylor was a gay irish muslim, and a self confessed poacher who was deported from nyasaland and not allowed back. Corners just slightly bumped, some abrasion from erasure to front free endpaper, otherwise clean and sound. Based on his decades of experience, taylor covers all manner of cartridges from the large. The book is full of exciting and interesting hunting stories about elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard. Oct 17, 2014 heres what john pondoro taylor had to say about it in his iconic book african rifles and cartridges, john rigby clinched his reputation as african gunsmith when he placed his. Last of the ivory hunters by john taylor 2002, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. He is credited with developing the taylor ko factor, and authored several books. And even though his experience is nearly 100 years old now, its still as fresh as yesterday, because the rifles and cartridges really havent changed much. John pondoro taylor proposed the following division of calibers in his famous book african rifles and cartridges. John dawkins had him over to his home in australia for about a year.
In africa he experimented extensively with different. See all 18 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Book fine in vg slipcase in certain light the slipcase cloth looks as if it was pressed. The experiences and opinions of a professional ivory hunter by taylor, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Taylor mainly hunted for his own account and had little interest in guiding clients. The first edition of john pondoro taylor s african rifles and cartridges appeared in 1948, but todays gunwriters continue to reference his conclusions in support of their own findings. In this book, the renowned professional hunter john pondoro taylor explains in great detail the weapons suitable for use in africa for hunting dangerous game. Pondoro, last of the ivory hunters by taylor, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
African dangerous game cartridges book john pondoro taylor. He became a selfstyled expert on big game hunting rifles and wrote several books about african hunting and firearms. His father sir william taylor was a famous surgeon who knew my father as a medical student in london. A collector of both firearms and books, ross was unable to count 10 books and gave us 20. John taylor wrote quite a few books on the subjects of big game hunting and african hunting. This post was originally put up by simon clode back in 20 and it seems more relevant now that we all have more time on our hands. A man called lion, the life and times of john howard pondoro taylor sn29196 safari press, long beach ca 1994, second edition, 260 pages, illustrated with artwork by joseph vance. Dec 19, 2012 john taylor wrote quite a few books on the subjects of big game hunting and african hunting. Question to anyone who owns john pondoro taylors book. In africa he experimented extensively different types of rifles and calibres. It became a much respected cartridge, favored by the legendary frederick courtenay selous and by john pondoro taylor, author of african rifles and cartridges. However, ive read that some african phs dont seem to believe a lot of claims mady by mr. John howard taylor pondoro professional ivory hunter.
Big game and big game rifles 1947 and african rifles and cartridges 1948. Buy a cheap copy of maneaters and marauders book by john taylor. This edition contains the accumulation of all the dangerous big game taylor met during his thirtyfive years as an ivory hunter in nyasaland and mozambique. So, though taylors text does indeed discuss the gamut of cartridges available for us in. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. John taylor s masterpiece the definitive work on african hunting from a technical perspective. Czech writes capstick spent ten years researching the life of pondoro taylor including his big game hunting exploits in africa. He was a professional ivory hunter for more than 30 years. Heres what john pondoro taylor had to say about it in his iconic book african rifles and cartridges, john rigby clinched his reputation as african gunsmith when he placed his. He lived almost continuously in the african bush during that time and tested every rifle he could get his hands on, from 22 hi power to 600 nitro on wildgame.
African rifles and cartridges by john pondoro taylor. With both capstick and taylor names, this limited ed. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. African dangerous game cartridges and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A few newer titles have been released by the modern hunting book suppliers including kaiuwe denkers about the spirit of the african wilderness available from trophy room books, and robin hurts a hunters hunter available from safari press.
The emphasis of the press was african biggame hunting from the onset, but they soon branched out to north american and asian big. The late john pondoro taylor 19041969 was an irish remittance man, ivory hunter and poacher who hunted in africa for some 30 years before finally being expelled for his transgressions. One of its most noteworthy features is the uncompromising way in which it describes the various facets of this enigmatic character from being a poacher and an outlaw, to a. John pondoro taylor was in fact an excellent writer. As a result, while some of their books are dull and lack much insight, they are at least literate.
Taylor, an elephant hunter and author who wrote two books about rifles and cartridges for african hunting, devised the formula as a means of comparing the. Corbett describes the jungles, people, conservation of animals etc whereas taylor only focusses on the hunts taylor was an ivory poacher too though he clarifies that he killed some elephants for ivory to account for the expenses incurred by him on ammunition. A few books, however, achieved the status of classic and were awarded immortality. The life and times of john howard pondoro taylor by peter hathaway capstick online at alibris. He is credited with developing the taylor ko factor and wrote several now classic books. A man called lion is a fitting tribute to john pondoro taylor. Read about the most dangerous animal, getting downwind of your elephant, how to track a maneater, how hippos navigate, when poisonous snakes attack, where to aim. I have read over twenty books on african safari and this is one of my favorites. The taylor ko factor or tkof is a formulaic mathematical approach for evaluating the stopping power of hunting cartridges developed by john pondoro taylor in the middle of the 20th century. Two that i would nominate are by john pondoro taylor. Genuine letter by john pondoro taylor guns international.
Find african rifles and cartridges by taylor, john at biblio. Pondoro, last of the ivory hunters john taylor first edition. John howard pondoro lion taylor 1904 1969 john howard pondoro taylor 1904 1969, london 1958 he was a big game hunter of irish descent. Taylor describes his adventures when hunting down maneating or marauding lions, crocodiles, or elephants. Description this is a facsimile of the 1948 book about dangerous game rifles entitled african rifles and cartridges by john pondoro taylor.
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