Tarnish : The True Story of a Lion Cub
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Tarnish: The True Story of a Lion Cub is a heartwarming memoir by Osa Johnson about her experiences raising a young lion cub in Africa. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows Osa's journey as she and her husband Martin travel to Africa to document the wildlife and culture of the continent.During their travels, Osa and Martin come across a young lion cub who has been abandoned by his mother. They decide to take the cub under their wing and raise him as their own. The book chronicles their adventures with the lion cub, whom they name Tarnish, as he grows and learns to survive in the wild.Throughout the book, Osa provides vivid descriptions of the African landscape and the animals that inhabit it. She also shares her insights into the behavior of lions and other wildlife, as well as the customs and traditions of the African people.Tarnish: The True Story of a Lion Cub is a touching and inspiring tale of love, friendship, and adventure. It is a must-read for anyone who loves animals and is interested in the history of Africa.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781161495515
- ISBN-10: 1161495517
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: May 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.31 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.6 pounds
- Page Count: 66
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