The Sheltering Desert

First American hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Thomas Nelson, 1958. First published in Germany in 1957, this is the first American hardcover, translated by Edward Fitzgerald. Henno Martin and Hermann Korn were German geologist, working in Namibia, when WWII started. To avoid internment as enemy aliens in the British administered country, they spent two and a half years living… Read more about this item

AD Donker, 1983 reprint. reprinted 1983 VG- (as spine faded by sunlight) pb. In 1935 the author left Germany to do geological research in SW Africa. At the outbreak of WWII he fled into the Namib desert, where he lived for two and a half years. The physical and mental hardship they had to bare, the challenge… Read more about this item

Unmarked. All pages yellowing uniformly. Original soft wraps in perfect condition B&w map as frontis, Reprint. Covered in adhesive plastic.

Ad. Donker, 1983. Softcover. Good. 7x4x0. Reprint. The wraps are a bit shelf rubbed and edge worn, with creasing along the edges. They are strong and sturdy. Internally, lightly tanned pages and some foxing. Otherwise clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*02/03/2023. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Ad Donker Publishers, 2006. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust… Read more about this item

AD. Donker, 1994. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket… Read more about this item

AD. Donker Publishers (Pty) Ltd, 1983. Reprint . Softcover. Good. 0x0x0. Reprint. The wraps are a bit shelf rubbed, creased and edge worn. Internally, the pages are a little tanned. Otherwise clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*11/07/2023. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

AD. Donker. paperback. Very Good. 7x5x0. No marks or highlighting in the book. Our copy is paperback showing shelf-wear. Some foxing on pages, owner's name inside.

AD. Donker Publishers (Pty) Ltd , 1983. Paperback. Fair. Reprint. 324 Pages. The wraps are a bit shelf rubbed, with creases along the edge despite this the wraps strong. Internally, the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*25/10/2021. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

Paperback. Acceptable.

Ad Donker Publishers, 2006. Reprint . Softcover. Fair. 5x7x0. Reprinted, 2006. Publication of 324 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and creases. There are damp marks on the early pages and there is foxing around the block of the book. The text is legible. The binding is strong. GK.… Read more about this item

Ad Donker Publishers, 2009. Reprint . Softcover. Very Good. 7x5x0. Reprint. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. They are strong and sturdy. Internally, clean and complete. Tightly bound. r*13/11/2023. [Ak]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.

UsedGood. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.

Andesite Press, 2017. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.

AD. Donker. Paperback. Used; Very Good. Simply Brit – welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there’s something for every literary palate. All orders are… Read more about this item

AD. Donker, 1988-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Two Books, 2007. Paperback. New. 372 pages. 7.56x4.57x1.14 inches.

Hardback. New.

Paperback / softback. New.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.