The Last Snake Man
the remarkable true-life story of an aussie legend and a century of snake shows
$53.81
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
23 January 2018
Summary
The Last Snake Man: An Aussie Legend’s Wild Ride
Every Sunday for almost a century, the Cann family captivated audiences with their renowned snake show at La Perouse, a place teeming with tiger, brown, and black snakes. John Cann, raised amidst 300+ snakes, continued the tradition with his brother George in 1965, surviving five venomous bites before retiring in 2010.
Beyond the snake pit, John was an Olympic athlete, a top rugby league player who played alongside legends, a …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781760630515 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1760630519 |
| Author: | John Cann, Jimmy Thomson |
| Publisher: | Allen & Unwin |
| Imprint: | Allen & Unwin |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 23 January 2018 |
| Weight: | 430g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 152mm x 24mm |
About The Author
John Cann
JOHN CANN is the Snake Man of La Perouse and performed public Sunday snake shows for 45 years. He is an environmental conservationist and wildlife expert. He is author of Freshwater Turtles of Australia and the Cann’s snake-necked turtle is named after him.
JIMMY THOMSON is a journalist, author and screenwriter. He is the author of Snitch, Watto and Wendell Sailor: Crossing the line, and co-wrote Tunnel Rats and A Sappers’ War with Sandy MacGregor.
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