White, Paul (1910-1992)

Jungle Doctor Stings a Scorpion [The Jungle Doctor Series No. 13]

London: The Paternoster Press, 1955. Illustrated by Graham Wade. 1st Edition. Hardcover.

Publisher's cloth with stamped titles and front series emblem. Illustrated end pages. Bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Dust Jacket is price-clipped with previous owner's stamp on the flyleaf and is now in a new clear protective Mylar sleeve has light shelf handling wear with rubbed spine tips. 8vo; 7.25 inches tall; 121 pages; 20 illustrations by Graham Wade.

Another thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania. Yet again the Jungle Doctor has a battle to fight while trying to save people s lives. Infections and disease are defeated with medicine and good hygiene, but Nje the Witchdoctor cooks the stings of Scorpions in his evil potions. Instead of bringing health and joy to his patients he brings sickness, fear and even death. However, the time comes when the Witchdoctor urgently needs the help of the Jungle Doctor himself. Nje's life depends on it.

Background Information:
Paul Hamilton Hume White (1910 - 1992) was an Australian missionary, evangelist, radio program host and author. His books are based in Tanganyika (now Tanzania) East Africa and depict African folklore and missionary adventure. Many of White's stories include moral teaching with hilarious outcomes and practical applications. Another thrilling adventure from Paul White based in Mvumi hospital, Tanzania.

[Ref. Fantastic Fiction]

Item #013628

Price: $24.00