RHINO ROAD: THE BLACK AND WHITE RHINOS OF AFRICA. By Martin Booth.

1992 1st edition. 8vo (159 x 241mm). Pp221. Colour and b/w photographs, bibliography. Bright green end-papers, green boards, spine titled in silver gilt.

Martin Booth gives a detailed and readable account of the history and habits of the two African species of rhinoceros, leading to an analysis state of the species' at time of publication and their future prospects. Contents include: Rhino Road; The evolution of rhinos; Unicorns and other marvels; Mother Nature's tank; The Black Rhino; The White rhino; In rhino country; Hunters and rhinos; The bounty thieves; The rhino and the AK47; How to catch a rhino; Golden horns and other rhino parts; Electric fences, personal alarms and rhinos; Licensed to kill, licensed to conserve; Dawn or darkness; Epilogue.