Frightening Eyes Aglow in the Night

Frightening Eyes Aglow in the Night

The young naturalist pulled back the tent flap and peered into the inky blackness of the African night. He was certain he’d heard something. As he raised his lamp, his worst fears were confirmed. There, only a few steps away, were the glowing eyes of approaching...
Well You Can’t Fix Stupid

Well You Can’t Fix Stupid

When I was researching my book, Legends of the Hunt, I came across some unbelievable and farfetched stories. The one recounted here is perhaps the most incredible, yet it was verified by two independent sources. In 1900, Mr. Larkin, an engineer for South African...
The Bear Slayer

The Bear Slayer

A hunter extraordinaire, Ben Lilly was regarded by his contemporaries as one of the greatest bear-slayers of his time.

A Deadly Polar Plunge

A Deadly Polar Plunge

The explorers planned to sail their balloon over the North Pole and land in Canadian waters – an adventure that quickly proved to be pure folly. The tiny Swedish contingent had gathered in Danskoya at the northern tip of the Arctic island of Svalbard. They were happy...