In Desert and Wilderness, Henryk Stenkiewicz, 1912, Little-Brown.
- 1st edition. (deduced)
- 5.25 x 7.5 inches approx.; 452 pages including Index; hdbk.
- Wikipedia: In Desert and Wilderness is a popular young adult novel by the Polish author and Nobel Prize-winning novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz, written in 1911. It is the author's only novel written for children/teenagers. It tells the story of two young friends, Staś Tarkowski (14 years old) and Nel Rawlison (8 years old), kidnapped by rebels during the Mahdist War in Sudan. It was adapted for film twice, in 1973 and in 2001.
Condition:
Very Good Condition for this vintage adventure novel by a Nobel-winner. Book cover shows minor aging/fading and edge-wear....generally looks good. No owner name inside. Book interior is all clean...without tears, folds, marks, or other stains. No apparent age-tanning to paper. Hinges/binding are strong/tight. Book is strong for normal use.