Across African Sand: Journeys of a Witch-Doctor's Son-In-Law

by Phil Deutschle

The incredible story of a 3,000 mile bicycle trek across the world's largest stretch of sand--the Kalahari and Namib Deserts of Southern Africa. The author relates his fantastic experiences--stalked by lions, charged by a herd of elephants, and his encounters with poisonous snakes, to name a few. He also tells of his numerous observations and experiences in living and teaching in Botswana for three years. These include his marriage to the daughter of a local witch-doctor.

Genres: Travel, Cycling

333 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Scott Diamond · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is half cycling adventure and half cultural background for Botswana and Namibia. The shares his joys and frustration with both. Overall good but seemed to drag a bit at the end.