Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan #80
In "Tarzan and the Thirsty Sands," Tarzan ventures into the scorching desert to rescue his friend Shareef Hussein, who vanished while repairing a vital water pipe for the Beni-Adhemi. With masons from Athne at his side, Tarzan must rebuild the damaged conduit and construct a dam before the city drowns in thirst. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Jesse Marsh, this 1956 Dell adventure blends survival, ingenuity, and the enduring spirit of the jungle lord. Cover by Jesse Marsh.
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The water pipe that supplies water to the desert city of the Beni-Adhemi has been damaged. Shareef Hussein went to fix it but has not returned, so Tarzan goes to rescue his friend, bringing masons from Athne to rebuild that pipe and construct a dam.
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