I Married Adventure

Name: I Married Adventure
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SKU: 9781568365879
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The Lives of Martin and Osa Johnson

By Osa Johnson

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Summary

I Married Adventure by Osa Johnson is a captivating memoir that chronicles the remarkable travels and adventures of Osa and her husband, Martin Johnson. The book explores their journeys through uncharted territories in Africa and the South Pacific during the early 20th century, capturing the essence of exploration and the challenges they faced. Blending personal anecdotes with thrilling encounters, Johnson offers a vivid depiction of life and discovery in exotic lands.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by early 20th-century explorations to remote and exotic locations. The adventures of Osa and her husband Martin Johnson offer thrilling accounts of their travels through Africa, Borneo, and the South Seas, filled with personal anecdotes and vivid descriptions that capture the spirit of discovery and adventure.

A classic memoir of two pioneering adventurers.

A classic Memoir of two pioneering adventurers.

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This 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.

I Married Adventure 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).

Osa'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. I Married Adventure was first published in 1940 and became the bestselling nonfiction book of that year.

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I Married Adventure by Osa Johnson receives praise for its unique blend of adventure, human interest, and historical significance. Reviewers highlight its engaging storytelling, likening it to both a novel and social history. The book is appreciated for its charm, simplicity, and the likable nature of its protagonists, offering exciting and inspiring tales with impressive photographs.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781568365879

Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 February 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: Kodansha America, Inc

Illustration: 64 Illustrations

Contributors:

Foreword by Kelly Enright
Foreword by Former Sen Nancy Landon Kassebaum
Foreword by F. Trubee Davis
Foreword by Nancy Landon Kassabaum
Foreword by Kellly Enright

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 218.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 432

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Non-Fiction Osa Johnson Penguin Books Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Osa Johnson was born in 1893 in Chanute Kansas. She married Martin Johnson in 1910 and accompanied him on all his expeditions until 1937, when he was killed in a commercial plane crash. After Martin's death, Osa continued his work alone, traveling, making films and writing. In 1940 she published I Married Adventure, which became a world-wide bestseller. The book was published under the Kodansha Globe imprint in 1997.