Sallay Mahomet is one of the few camel trainers in Alice Springs. Although he initially refuses to work with Davidson, he eventually agrees to employ her after she flees from Kurt. Sallay is gruff but kind, and he teaches Davidson crucial skills for handling camels. At the conclusion of her employment, he gives her the camels Kate and Zeleika, and he also continues to advise her as she prepares for her trip.
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Sallay Mahomet Character Timeline in Tracks: A Woman’s Solo Trek Across 1700 Miles of Australian Outback
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Chapter 1
Soon thereafter, Davidson goes to meet the first camel-man, Sallay Mahomet. Sallay is confident working with the animals, but he sees how unprepared Davidson is...
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Chapter 2
To her surprise, Sallay Mahomet offers Davidson a job soon after she leaves the ranch. With Sallay, who treats...
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Chapter 3
Davidson completes her job with Sallay Mahomet and is given two camels in return. She chooses an older female named Kate...
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Sallay comes to visit Davidson and informs her that Zeleika seems to be pregnant. He tells...
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Chapter 7
...around her and becomes nervous about the possibility of meeting a wild bull camel, since Sallay Mahomet told her to “shoot first and ask questions later” when confronted by one.
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