Little Bigfoot, A: On the Hunt in Sumatra: or, How I Learned There Are Some Things That Really Do Not Taste Like Chicken

Pat Spain spent two weeks tracking the legendary Orang Pendak in the forests of Indonesia, encountering tigers, leeches, orangutans, Coldplay fans, a guide named Uncle Happy, two shamans, car demons, and rogue cameramen. It is the most inhospitable terrain Pat has ever encountered, with the highest likelihood of grievous bodily harm, but the payoff is the theory he reached about Orang Pendak.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 09 December 2022
Publisher: John Hunt Publishing

Pat Spain has been accustomed to discomfort while filming his wildlife-adventure TV series. He has encountered rabid raccoon attacks, days spent in the scorching equatorial African sun, and the consumption of revolting local delicacies like fermented mare's milk. However, his experience in Sumatra was particularly challenging.

On the Hunt in Sumatra chronicles the two weeks Pat spent immersed in the forests of Indonesia, accompanied by a National Geographic film crew, in search of the legendary Orang Pendak. Throughout their journey, they encountered a diverse range of obstacles, including tigers, leeches, amorous orangutans, Coldplay fans, a guide named Uncle Happy, two shamans, car demons, and rogue cameramen.

Undoubtedly, Sumatra proved to be the most inhospitable terrain Pat had ever encountered, with the highest risk of severe bodily harm. However, the rewards were substantial. Pat gained valuable insights into the behavior of Orang Pendak and witnessed a 5 a.m. EDM Tai Chi party.

This extraordinary adventure has left a lasting impression on Pat, and he is grateful for the opportunity to explore the untamed beauty of Sumatra. His experiences in the forest have not only broadened his understanding of wildlife but also deepened his appreciation for the resilience and adaptability of human beings in challenging environments.

Dimension: 216 x 140 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789046052