De Quintanilla, (Isabel)

A THOUSAND TRAILS THROUGH AFRICA

Published: Rowland Ward Publications, Johannesburg, 2005

Edition: First English

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Black hard covers, dust jacket, 167 pages. A copy in very good condition.

The remarkable story of Isabel de Quintanilla who left a privileged life in Valencia in the 1960’s and followed the man of her dreams, Tony Sanchez Arino, to Africa. Enduring harsh conditions and often extreme discomfort, she became an elephant hunter. In spite of a dangerous bout of malaria and Dengeu fever, she remained at her husband’s side and together they formed a hugely successful safari business, hunting in some of the most remote parts of Africa.

She has been one 125 safaris all over Africa, in Spanish Guinea, Cameroon, Gabon, Chad, Congo, Sudan, Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

  • Jacket Condition: Very good
  • Binding Condition: Very good
  • Overall Condition: Very good
  • Size: 8vo (240 x 160 mm)
  • Name: Mantis Books
  • Contact Person: Charl Yates
  • Country: South Africa
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Telephone: 0833219905
  • Preferred Payment Methods: EFT & Paypal
  • Trade Associations: AA Approved


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