The Bull Catchers: A Unique Journey into the Wild Heart of OZ

by Jim Sayles

A saga of wild bulls, wild horses, unexplored wilderness, close encounters with sharks, crocodiles, and the planet’s deadliest snakes, as the author, a young expatriate from Texas, motivated by the impending sale of the family ranch, and recently released from active status with the US Marine Corps, plunged into the heart of Australian outback adventure.Taken under the wing of the most outrageous character in the Northern Territory, the author pursued the dangerous profession of bull catching, capturing wild bulls and water buffalos on the open range, not unlike Texas immediately afterthe Civil War, only the author, in bare feet and worn out cutoffs, used Toyotas instead of horses and threw them down by the tail instead of roping them. Anyone interested in Australia, or in adventure travel in general, will be fascinated by this story filled with the unique places, unusual events, and colorful outback characters that make “Crocodile Dundee” look like an effete buffoon by comparison.

165 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2008

Reviews

[Charlene Feetham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book

Very much enjoyed the writing style and the story was wonderful , what a great adventure. So glad I read it!