Jungle Wife

Jungle Wife, first published in 1949, is the heart-warming story of a Philadelphia woman who married professional hunter and sportsman, Sasha Siemel (1890-1970), and raised a family in the wilds of the Brazilian state Mato Grosso. Sasha met his future wife, Edith Bray Siemel (1919-2012), in Philadelphia while on a lecture tour, and moved together to Brazil where they raised their three young children. The family's life, many adventures, and encounters with wildlife and native tribes are described in the book. Later, the couple returned to the U.S. and settled on a farm in southeastern Pennsylvania. Included are 2 maps and 8 pages of photographs.