Kelly Enright Boeken

This classic, bestselling memoir tells of the often heart-stopping adventures of early 20th-century explorers and photographers Osa and Martin Johnson - now in a new edition featuring additional photos and personal letters from the Johnsons to friends and family. Osa Johnson's memoir details her adventures alongside her husband Martin, an explorer and pioneering photographer. These two kids from Kansas sailed to Borneo, Kenya, and the Congo in the early part of the 20th century, where, with Martin holding the camera and Osa wielding the gun, they documented the indigenous people and wildlife they encountered in groundbreaking films such as "Among the Cannibals of the South Pacific" (1918) and "Simba" (1928). Osa's engaging and exciting text is complemented by scores of the dramatic black-and-white photos that made the couple famous. After Martin's death in 1937, Osa continued their work alone, I Married Adventure was first published in 1940 and became the bestselling nonfiction book of that year.

Rhinoceros' wildness has roots in the ancient, prehistoric and mythic. Many sightings of the rhinoceros were thought to prove the existence of the mythical unicorn, which was said to be impossible to capture alive. This title asks whether the savagery of the rhino is a reality or a legacy of its mythic past.

The narrative follows the adventurous lives of Osa and Martin Johnson, pioneering filmmakers who captivated American audiences with their explorations of Africa and the South Pacific from the 1910s to the 1940s. Their relationship is central, as Osa emerges not just as a companion but as a dynamic partner in their daring exploits. While Martin gained recognition in scientific circles, Osa became a celebrated figure in high society, admired for both her adventurous spirit and style. Kelly Enright vividly chronicles their remarkable journey and contributions to wildlife conservation.