Camera Trails in Africa

Published by Published by Grosset & Dunlap, 1924. First edition. 342 pages, 44 black and white photos. Near fine illustrated green cloth covers with red titles. Internally fine. A fine unmarked copy. Rare heavily repaired pictorial dust jacket.

Johnson, previously a photographer of 'wild men' in the islands of the South Seas, takes his first African safari in the early 1920's. With his wife Osa he journeys through Eastern Africa, photographing and hunting wild animals. Replete with thrilling adventures, near-fatal mishaps, and moments of quiet beauty, this is the story of the beginning of the Johnsons' love affair with Africa. In his graceful, accurate prose, Martin describes the awesome creatures of the savannah, occasionally interjecting a tirade about the poisoning influences of the 'civilization.' A lovely and entertaining book.