Safari a Saga of the African Blue (LARGE PRINT EDITION) [Large Print]

By Martin Johnson and Martin Johnson

Book Overview

Safari: A Saga of the African Blue is a book written by Martin Johnson. This is the large print edition of the book. The book is a thrilling adventure story set in Africa. It follows the journey of a group of explorers as they embark on a safari to the heart of the African continent. The story is set in the early 1900s, a time when Africa was still largely unexplored and full of mystery.The main character of the story is Martin Johnson, a young man who is passionate about exploring the African wilderness. He is accompanied by his wife, Osa, and a team of experienced guides and porters. Together, they face a number of challenges and obstacles as they make their way through the African bush.The book is filled with vivid descriptions of the African landscape, as well as the flora and fauna that inhabit it. The author's love for Africa is evident in every page, and readers are transported to a world of adventure and excitement.The story is also a testament to the bravery and resilience of the human spirit. The explorers face a number of dangers, including wild animals, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain. However, they never lose their determination to complete their mission and discover the secrets of the African wilderness.Overall, Safari: A Saga of the African Blue is a thrilling adventure story that will appeal to anyone who loves stories of exploration and adventure. The large print edition makes it accessible to readers of all ages and abilities.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1928. With 66 illustrations. Photographers, explorers, naturalists, authors, and native Kansans, Martin and Osa Johnson traveled the world from 1917-1936. The Johnsons are best remembered for their numerous movies and books about the wildlife and people of Africa, Borneo, and the South Seas. They popularized camera safaris and introduced Americans to a larger world. Safari chronicles their life and travels in Africa. Contents: Into the Blue: Our Race to Paradise; We Dig In; Little Half-Brother of the Elephants; Waterhole Thrills; Wilderness Folk; Our Backyard Circus; Attacked by Rhinos; The Creature God Forgot; A Desert Nincompoop; A Camerman's Troubles' My Wife Holds the Gun; Visitors and Illness; Tanganyika Lions; and The End of the Trail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Large Print: Yes
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169872336
• ISBN13: 9781169872332
• Release Date: February 2011
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.5" x 11.0"