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South Africa
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I Married Adventure by Osa Johnson is a classic autobiographical travel narrative chronicling the extraordinary life and expeditions of one of the early 20th century's most celebrated female explorers. Together with her husband Martin Johnson, Osa journeyed across Africa and the South Pacific, documenting remote cultures and wildlife during a time when such travel was both rare and dangerous.

This 376-page hardcover edition, published by Hutchinson & Co. (London & Melbourne), is particularly notable for its distinctive zebra-pattern cloth bindingan iconic design that reflects the African landscapes central to the story. The book is richly illustrated and offers firsthand insight into early expedition filmmaking, indigenous cultures, and big-game exploration during the golden age of adventure travel writing.

A highly collectible title in the travel and Africana genres, I Married Adventure remains sought after for both its historical significance and decorative appeal, making it an excellent addition to any collection of exploration literature, African history, or vintage travel memoirs.

Condition - Good
Good condition overall. Noticeable wear to the cloth boards and spine, including rubbing and edge wear. Evidence of prior library ownership, with paper sticker remnants on the half-title page and a faint stamp visible on the fore-edge of the text block. Internally still presentable and readable.

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