Carol Neafcy-Williamette - Savage Beauty: Heart-Pounding Journeys Through Africa with a Camera

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C OPYRIGHT 2020 CAROL NEAFCY-WILLIAMETTE

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First Printing 2020

Although the author and publisher have made every effort to ensure the accuracy and completeness of information contained in this book, we assume no responsibility for errors, inaccuracies, omissions, or any inconsistencies herein. Any slights of people, places, or organizations are unintentional. Some names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals mentioned.

ISBN: 978-1-7349586-0-7

Printed in United States of America

For information contact:

Rhino Horn Press

Houston, Texas

Editor: Sylvia Cary, Cary Editorial & Book Consulting

Cover Image: Carol Neafcy-Williamette

Cover Designer: Rob Williams, Fiverr.com/Cal5086

Photos: Carol Neafcy-Williamette

Additional Photo credits: Nancy Kelly; Cheryl Matthews

Contents

PART I: THE RIFT VALLEY, EAST

AFRICATANZANIA

Introduction: A RHINO IN MY LAP

Chapter 1: CALL TO ADVENTURE

Chapter 2: HUNTERS AND GATHERERS

Chapter 3: THE SERENGETI PLAIN.

Chapter 4: MY MAASAI WEDDING

PART II: SOUTHERN AFRICA

ZAMBIA, BOTSWANA, AND ZIMBABWE

Chapter 5: HIPPOS, CROCS, AND CANOES

Chapter 6: ANCIENT ANCESTORS

Chapter 7: A FLYING SAFARI

PART III-KINGDOMS OF THE WEST

BURKINA FASO, MALI

Chapter 8: ANCIENT EMPIRES

Chapter 9: DANCING MASKS AND ANIMAL GODS

Chapter 10: CITIES OF FAITH AND GOLD

Chapter 11: ON THE NIGER RIVER

Chapter 12: TIMBUKTU AND BEYOND

PART IV: ACROSS THE GREAT SAHARA

TIMBUKTU TO THE ATLANTIC OCEAN

Chapter 13: EXPEDITION

Chapter 14: OVER THE THRESHOLD

Chapter 15: MINERS, SMUGGLERS, BANDITS,

AND SLAVES

Chapter 16: INTO MAURITANIA

Chapter 17: RACING TIME AND TIDE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Acknowledgements

Fred Williamette, husband and fellow adventurer, for his constant encouragement and suggestions.

Norman Brown, without whose advice, perception, and.initial editing, this book might never have taken shape.

To writers Carolyn Dahl, Gretchen Havens, Ann Boutte, Janet Ruffin, and Marion Szczepansk for their smart candid support and commentary throughout the entire process.

Linda Dodge, who did the research on the Richat Crater.

Darrell Delahoussaye, who kept my computer running.

For all of those guides who opened the continent for me, giving me an un touristed view of the real Africa.

And finally, for my editor, Sylvia Cary, in appreciation for her fine-tuned expertise, her diligence, and creativity.