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Very first entry in what would grow into a series of 20 books published 1940s-1970s about the famous African "jungle doctor" written by Paul White, based largely on his own experiences 1939-1941 i...
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Very first entry in what would grow into a series of 20 books published 1940s-1970s about the famous African "jungle doctor" written by Paul White, based largely on his own experiences 1939-1941 in Central Tanganyika as a missionary. He also turned the series into a popular radio show, with all episodes set in Africa, often with a moral. Orig. published in Australia in 1942 & reprinted thrice before this FIRST AMERICAN EDITION was released c. 1961. In 118 pages, with decorative map endpapers + profuse pen-&-ink illustrations throughout the text by Joy Griffin, this 12mo has decorative red/white/black/yellow paper over boards. Condition is VG: quite clean, pages creamy white, unmarked save for old bookstore stamps to ffep. Binding strong & straight, hinges secure. Moderate rubbing to extremities, heavier at both ends of spine & all corners, which are noticeably bumped. No DJ. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.
Product Info
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Year: 1961
Type: Used
Binding: Hardcover
First Edition
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