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by Osa Johnson (Author)
Tarnish: The True Story of a Lion Cub is a heartwarming memoir written by Osa Johnson, an American explorer, filmmaker, and writer. The book tells the story of Tarnish, a lion cub that was rescued by Johnson and her husband Martin from the African wilderness. The couple was on a safari in Kenya when they came across the helpless cub, whose mother had been killed by hunters.The book chronicles Tarnish's journey from a vulnerable cub to a majestic lion, and the bond that developed between the animal and its human rescuers. Johnson describes the challenges of raising a wild animal in captivity, as well as the joys and rewards of watching Tarnish grow and thrive.Along with Tarnish's story, the book also provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of Osa Johnson, who was a pioneer in the field of wildlife photography and filmmaking. She and her husband traveled the world, documenting exotic animals and cultures for audiences back home in the United States.Tarnish: The True Story of a Lion Cub is a touching tribute to the beauty and majesty of the African wilderness, as well as a testament to the power of human-animal relationships. Readers of all ages will be captivated by Tarnish's story and inspired by Johnson's adventurous spirit and love of nature.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.
