AN ACCIDENTAL BUSHMAN. The adventures of a Forest Ranger in 1960s backcountry NZ

"An Accidental Bushman" sometimes reads like a hilarious instruction book of what NOT to do, with many of Ross’s ill-fated adventures stemming from what simply seemed like a good idea at the time. His disastrous introduction to boating, manufacturing cyanide possum bait, getting seriously lost in the bush, spending a night in a haunted hut, getting marooned on a river island amidst swirling floodwaters & surviving some memorable culinary disasters. It’s clear that without his uncanny knack of always falling on his feet, Ross wouldn’t be with us to tell these stories today. Ross also shares yarns of the colourful bunch of larrikins with whom he trained, worked, hunted & socialised, regaling us with tales of interrupted trysts, foul revenge, forest fires, thieving wildlife, crippling hangovers, poaching, parties & motorised mayhem. The book includes some 60 photographs from Ross’s vast collection which richly illustrate his writing. REVIEWS: AN ACCIDENTAL BUSHMAN by ROSS LOCKYER Ross sounds like a bloody great bloke. He certainly had some memorable experiences! eddiedean1 Ross - sounds like you've gone down the road less travelled and lived to tell the tale. I look forward to seeing your stories getting mainstream media attention in the near future. New Zealand needs to know more about these experiences from the people who have lived them. All the best, Rowan Enjoyed this book so much I've bought your other ones too. jokerz1