This is a book about adventures in real-life adventures!The son of pioneering parents, Erwin Leibnitz fulfilled his boyhood dream of an outdoor life by following a career spanning over 42 years in nature conservation, both in Namibia and in South Africa.Living on the Wild Side contains fascinating accounts of anti-poaching operations, game capture and relocation, problem lions and elephants. It also touches on some of the less glamorous and more mundane aspects of a ranger’s life, such the long, lonely horseback patrols in the harshest of conditions; fixing fences, windmills and boreholes; and managing personnel. There are anecdotes aplenty about fellow rangers and other colleagues, not least a sampling of the antics displayed by some of the visitors to the game parks.Throughout the book, Erwin pays tribute to his wife Jenny, and the unwavering support she gave him. Initially having to live in a caravan as a young bride, she went on to run a home and raise two fine daughters, all the while coping admirably with the challenges of isolation and the related, minimal amenities.For any reader interested in the great outdoors, wildlife and Africa, this book will provide a wealth of new and riveting insights.
