Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press, Kent Town, 2015
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Dune is a four-letter word', said Griselda Sprigg on the first day of her family's attempt to make the first motorised crossing of the forbidding Simpson Desert. 'And so is bloody spinifex.'Dune is a Four-letter Word tells the story of Griselda and Reg Sprigg's pioneering desert adventures - not only in the Simpson Desert but all over the vast Australian outback. Griselda's story is also the story of Arkaroola Sanctuary, how she, with her husband, Reg, turned a drought-stricken sheep station into the magnificent flora and fauna reserve and tourist mecca it is today.The late Rod Maclean was an author, journalist and television reporter and the late Griselda Sprigg was the first white woman to cross the Simpson Desert.'I came to realise that Griselda Sprigg is a great Australian. Now, in the pages of this book, readers the wide world over can make the same discovery.' - Dick Smith Dune is a Four-letter Word tells the story of Griselda and Reg Sprigg's pioneering desert adventures - not only in the Simpson Desert but all over the vast Australian outback. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Sprigg's lively memoir of the first motorised Simpson Desert crossing and the founding of Arkaroola Sanctuary. A classic outback story of grit, family, and desert country. Reprint, 2004. Clean book throughout.
Seller: Caryota Book Exchange, Darwin, NT, Australia
Soft cover. Condition: Good.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press, Adelaide, 2001
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Laura Books, Georgetown, SA, Australia
First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. book clean and tight Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press, Adelaide, 2001
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Laura Books, Georgetown, SA, Australia
First Edition
Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. slight wear to cover edges, otherwise book clean and tight Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press, Australia, 2015
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Paperback. Condition: Fine. Reprint. 255 pages. Book appears to have hardly been read and is in Fine condition throughout.
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Paperback. Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Authors, 1976
Seller: masted books, Gilberton, SA, Australia
Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. Covers & Spine: front and back showing light scuffing & signs of handling otherwise undamaged, minimal wear along edges and at corners, two-staple spine is intact and solid. Binding: firm throughout. Pages & Markings: unstained, only marking is surname of previous owner top of opening page otherwise clean throughout. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the size and lighter weight of this item, standard postage cost will be less than what is quoted here. All items are protectively packaged, and a postal tracking number will be sent to all customers whose current email address is registered with AbeBooks.
Published by Wakefield Press 2004, 2004
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
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Super octavo softcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book will reduce your overall postage costs.
Seller: Ria Christie Collections, Uxbridge, United Kingdom
£ 27.13
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Add to basketCondition: New. In.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press 2004-07, 2004
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Chiron Media, Wallingford, United Kingdom
PF. Condition: New.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: New.
Seller: Revaluation Books, Exeter, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 256 pages. 8.50x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.
Seller: GreatBookPricesUK, Woodford Green, United Kingdom
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Published by Wakefield Press 2001, 2001
Seller: Hard to Find Books NZ (Internet) Ltd., Dunedin, OTAGO, New Zealand
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Signed
SIGNED & DATED, octavo hardcover (VG+); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press, Kent Town, 2015
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: AussieBookSeller, Truganina, VIC, Australia
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Dune is a four-letter word', said Griselda Sprigg on the first day of her family's attempt to make the first motorised crossing of the forbidding Simpson Desert. 'And so is bloody spinifex.'Dune is a Four-letter Word tells the story of Griselda and Reg Sprigg's pioneering desert adventures - not only in the Simpson Desert but all over the vast Australian outback. Griselda's story is also the story of Arkaroola Sanctuary, how she, with her husband, Reg, turned a drought-stricken sheep station into the magnificent flora and fauna reserve and tourist mecca it is today.The late Rod Maclean was an author, journalist and television reporter and the late Griselda Sprigg was the first white woman to cross the Simpson Desert.'I came to realise that Griselda Sprigg is a great Australian. Now, in the pages of this book, readers the wide world over can make the same discovery.' - Dick Smith Dune is a Four-letter Word tells the story of Griselda and Reg Sprigg's pioneering desert adventures - not only in the Simpson Desert but all over the vast Australian outback. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
Published by Arkaroola Arkaroola, Australia 1976, 1976
Seller: Andrew Barnes Books / Military Melbourne, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
First Edition
1st edition softback with stiff wrappers Nice copy octavo. 64pp., col. & b/w pls., text ills., maps, Neat ownership signature o/w nice copy.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press, Kent Town, 2015
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: CitiRetail, Stevenage, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'Dune is a four-letter word', said Griselda Sprigg on the first day of her family's attempt to make the first motorised crossing of the forbidding Simpson Desert. 'And so is bloody spinifex.'Dune is a Four-letter Word tells the story of Griselda and Reg Sprigg's pioneering desert adventures - not only in the Simpson Desert but all over the vast Australian outback. Griselda's story is also the story of Arkaroola Sanctuary, how she, with her husband, Reg, turned a drought-stricken sheep station into the magnificent flora and fauna reserve and tourist mecca it is today.The late Rod Maclean was an author, journalist and television reporter and the late Griselda Sprigg was the first white woman to cross the Simpson Desert.'I came to realise that Griselda Sprigg is a great Australian. Now, in the pages of this book, readers the wide world over can make the same discovery.' - Dick Smith Dune is a Four-letter Word tells the story of Griselda and Reg Sprigg's pioneering desert adventures - not only in the Simpson Desert but all over the vast Australian outback. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press, Kent Town,, 2004
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Antiquariat Christoph Wilde, Düsseldorf, Germany
3. Auflage. 255, (1) S. Ill. Orig.-Broschur. - Sehr guter Zustand innen und außen.
Published by Self Published, Adelaide, 1976
Seller: Archive, Sth Hobart, TAS, Australia
First Edition
Stapled Wrappers. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Very Good With A Small Rust Stain On The Top Rear Corner Pp 64, Endpaper Maps Illustrations .
Seller: BennettBooksLtd, Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
Paperback. Condition: New.
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
£ 27.23
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Add to basketPAP. Condition: New. New Book. Delivered from our UK warehouse in 4 to 14 business days. THIS BOOK IS PRINTED ON DEMAND. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press Pty, Limited, 2001
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 256.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press Pty, Limited, 2001
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Print on Demand pp. 256.
Language: English
Published by Wakefield Press Pty, Limited, 2001
ISBN 10: 1862545405 ISBN 13: 9781862545403
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND pp. 256.
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.