Safari a Saga of the African Blue (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163204252)

Safari: A Saga of the African Blue is a thrilling adventure novel written by Martin Johnson. The story follows the journey of a group of explorers who embark on a safari through the African wilderness in search of the elusive African Blue diamond. The group includes a diverse cast of characters, including a wealthy American businessman, a British aristocrat, and an African guide with deep knowledge of the land.As they travel deeper into the wilderness, the group faces a series of challenges and obstacles, including dangerous wildlife, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, both friend and foe, who add to the richness of the story.Throughout the book, Johnson weaves in fascinating details about the African landscape and its inhabitants, providing readers with a vivid and immersive experience. The plot is full of twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.Safari: A Saga of the African Blue is a thrilling adventure novel that will appeal to fans of action, suspense, and African literature. With its richly drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the African wilderness, it is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story.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.

Author: Martin Johnson
ISBN-10: 1163204250
ISBN-13: 9781163204252
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.56lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.94d