{"title":"Osa Johnson","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our captivating collection dedicated to the remarkable life and works of Osa Johnson. Known for her adventurous spirit and pioneering contributions to travel and adventure literature, Osa Johnson captures the imaginations of readers with exhilarating tales of exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOsa Johnson, alongside her husband Martin, became a trailblazer in documenting wildlife and indigenous cultures during the early 20th century. Their adventures took them across the globe, from the wild savannas of Africa to the enchanting islands of the South Pacific.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection features her iconic and widely acclaimed work, \u003cem\u003eI Married Adventure\u003c\/em\u003e, which offers a profound glimpse into her extraordinary life, filled with daring journeys and thrilling encounters. Her narratives are not just tales of travel but vivid portraits of distant lands and the myriad creatures that inhabit them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of travel and adventure literature will find Osa Johnson's books to be not only informative but also genuinely inspiring, offering a window into times and places that few have ventured. She eloquently combines rich storytelling with a compelling passion for exploration, making her an enduring figure in the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Osa Johnson's legendary world of adventure and discover the timeless allure of her remarkable storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"i-married-adventure-by-osa-johnson-9781568365879","title":"I Married Adventure","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis classic, bestselling memoir tells of the often heart-stopping adventures of early 20th-century explorers and photographers Osa and Martin Johnson, now in a new edition featuring additional photos and personal letters from the Johnsons to friends and family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eI Married Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e outlines Osa Johnson's thrilling experiences alongside her husband Martin, an explorer and pioneering photographer. These two adventurous kids from Kansas sailed to Borneo, Kenya, and the Congo in the early 20th century. With Martin holding the camera and Osa wielding the gun, they documented the indigenous people and wildlife they encountered in groundbreaking films such as \"Among the Cannibals of the South Pacific\" (1918) and \"Simba\" (1928).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOsa's engaging and exciting narrative is complemented by numerous dramatic black-and-white photos that cemented the couple's fame. After Martin's death in 1937, Osa continued their remarkable work alone. \u003ci\u003eI Married Adventure\u003c\/i\u003e was first published in 1940 and became the bestselling nonfiction book of that year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072297091308,"sku":"9781568365879","price":50.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10879453482746.jpg?v=1765091690"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/osa-johnson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}