first edition Hardcover
1921 · New York
by WEIGALL, Arthur
New York: Dodd, Mead & Company, 1921. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. First edition. Light soiling to the boards, near fine in an attractive, very good dustwrapper with modest loss at the crown. Upstanding scientist meets up with spoiled rich girl in the deserts of Egypt. Basis for the 1922 film directed by George Melford (who had also directed *The Sheik*), and featuring Wanda Hawley and Milton Sills. Perhaps better known is the 1923 Hal Roach spoof of the film, *Scorching Sands* with Stan Laurel.
(Inventory #: 55834)