Tarnish The True Story of a Lion Cub

Tarnish: The True Story of a Lion Cub is a captivating memoir written by Osa Johnson. The book tells the heartwarming story of a young lion cub named Tarnish and his journey to adulthood. Osa Johnson, an American explorer, and filmmaker, found Tarnish in the African wilderness and decided to take him under her wing. She raised the cub as her own, teaching him how to hunt and survive in the wild. The book is filled with stunning photographs that capture the bond between Osa and Tarnish. It also chronicles the challenges they faced, including Tarnish's struggle to adapt to life in the wild and the danger he faced from other predators. As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the African savannah, where they witness the beauty and brutality of nature. The book also explores the relationship between humans and wild animals, and the ethical implications of raising a wild animal in captivity. Overall, Tarnish: The True Story of a Lion Cub is a touching and thought-provoking read that will appeal to animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human-animal relationships.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.