Jungle Man: The Autobiography of Major P. J. Pretorius - Hardcoverby P. J. Pretorius (Author), J. C. Smuts (Foreword by) Jungle Man: The Autobiography Of Major P. J. Pretorius is a memoir written by P. J. Pretorius, a South African adventurer and conservationist. The book recounts Pretorius' incredible experiences living in the African bush during the mid 20th century. Born in 1919, Pretorius grew up in the African wilderness and developed a deep love and respect for the natural world. He went on to become a