Hobo

When David Lemon rowed Zimbabwe's wild and remote Lake Kariba in both directions, he found it a far greater challenge than he had expected. Shipwrecked three times in severe storms, he lost most of his food, holed his boat and was forced to operate on himself when bitten by a poisonous snake. He also had numerous close encounters with lions, hippopotami, crocodiles and buffalo, yet he claims to have enjoyed himself. Written in his inimitably easy style, Lemon's account of danger, pain, happiness and the wonders of the natural world make Hobo a must for adventure lovers of any age.