Bruce Bryden's true stories about the life of a bushveld
conservationist draws on 27 years in the service of the Kruger
National Park. It makes for a gripping read, abounding with
encounters with elephant, lion, buffalo, leopard and rhino, whether
darting for research, managing culling operations by helicopter or
stalking on foot. In the best tradition of bushveld stories, there
is a great deal of shooting, and a fair amount of running away;
there are meetings with extraordinary characters among the rangers;
memorable gatherings; hilarious mishaps and narrow escapes; and
throughout, a great love and respect for both the wilderness and the
creatures that inhabit it. Bruce Bryden started his career in the
Kruger National Park in 1971 as a graduate assistant biologist. He
progressed through the ranks as ranger, district ranger, park warden
and regional ranger, eventually becoming chief ranger in 1983.
