Venture to the Interior
by Laurens Van Der Post
- Used
- near fine
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very good
- Seller
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Saint Charles, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
"Sir Laurens Jan van der Post, CBE (1906 - 1996) was a South African Afrikaner writer, farmer, soldier, educator, journalist, humanitarian, philosopher, explorer and conservationist. He was noted for his interest in Jungianism and the Kalahari Bushmen, his experiences during World War II, as well as his relationships with notable figures such as the future King Charles III and British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. After his death, there was controversy over claims that he had exaggerated many aspects of his life, as well as his sexual abuse and impregnation of a 14-year-old girl."
Near fine in tan cloth with black titles and illustration on the spine. Very slight bumping at the spine ends and ink name of a previous owner on the ffep. No other marks or damage at all. Unclipped DJ has mild fading on the jacket spine and 2 closed tears, but it otherwise very good.
Synopsis
Laurens van der Post was born in Africa in 1906. Most of his adult life was spent divided between Africa and England. His professions of writer and farmer were interrupted by ten years in the army, behind enemy lines in Abyssinia, the Western Desert and the Far East where he was taken prisoner by the Japanese while commanding a small guerrilla unit. He went straight from prison back to active service in Java. He was awarded the CBE for his services in the field.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Stanley Louis Remarkable Books (IOBA) (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- B13
- Title
- Venture to the Interior
- Author
- Laurens Van Der Post
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 6th printing
- Publisher
- William Morrow and Company
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1958
Terms of Sale
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