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Bitten By Africa

4/5 ( ratings)

Africa is famous for its big biters - lions, crocodiles, snakes, and hippo - but when John and Doreen Mather went on safari, the greatest danger came from the little nippers - scorpions, malarial mosquitoes, leaches, and ants. 'Bitten By Africa' celebrates the Mathers' close encounters with the countries, the people, and the wildlife of the great continent. With wry humour, John's words and Doreen's pictures depict their journey with 20 imperfect strangers as they travel by truck from Morocco to South Africa. The truckers camp in deserts and mountains; dig the truck out of sand and deep mud; marvel as they drive through game parks; endure starvation rations, lack of water and enraged border guards with Kalashnikovs; and watch vultures circling over their camp as Doreen writhes in agony. After a lifetime of farming in New Zealand, the Mathers were well-prepared for the challenges and delights of Africa. They meet them with courage, compassion, and generosity of spirit.

Language: English

Pages: 164

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 0958249857

ISBN 13: 0958249857

Bitten By Africa

4/5 ( ratings)

Africa is famous for its big biters - lions, crocodiles, snakes, and hippo - but when John and Doreen Mather went on safari, the greatest danger came from the little nippers - scorpions, malarial mosquitoes, leaches, and ants. 'Bitten By Africa' celebrates the Mathers' close encounters with the countries, the people, and the wildlife of the great continent. With wry humour, John's words and Doreen's pictures depict their journey with 20 imperfect strangers as they travel by truck from Morocco to South Africa. The truckers camp in deserts and mountains; dig the truck out of sand and deep mud; marvel as they drive through game parks; endure starvation rations, lack of water and enraged border guards with Kalashnikovs; and watch vultures circling over their camp as Doreen writhes in agony. After a lifetime of farming in New Zealand, the Mathers were well-prepared for the challenges and delights of Africa. They meet them with courage, compassion, and generosity of spirit.

Language: English

Pages: 164

Format: Paperback

ISBN: 0958249857

ISBN 13: 0958249857

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