Four Color #1001

Aug 1959 · Dell · 0.10 USD

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In "Mystery in Australia," Lowell Thomas ventures into the remote outback, where a series of strange occurrences hint at something far beyond the ordinary. Written by Gaylord Du Bois and illustrated by Bob Fujitani, this 1959 adventure blends exploration with suspense, grounded in the real-world curiosity of the era. The cover by Bob Fujitani captures the eerie allure of the unknown.

Contains 3 stories

Mystery in Australia

16 pp · Non-Fiction

Lowell ThomasHarold Bell Lasseter (cameo)

In "Mystery in Australia," Lowell Thomas journeys into the vast Australian Outback to uncover the truth behind Harold Bell Lasseter’s mysterious disappearance after sparking a gold rush in the 1920s. Armed with old maps and whispers from the desert, Thomas follows a trail that tests both his resolve and the limits of legend.

Mountains of the Moon

16 pp · Non-Fiction, Jungle

Lowell ThomasColin TurnbullChris PolletPaul LeLoupEric Von Hippel

In "Mountains of the Moon," Lowell Thomas journeys through the wilds of equatorial Africa, encountering a cast of rugged explorers in the shadow of the legendary peaks. From a crocodile hunter to a snake scientist, a big game hunter, and an anthropologist studying pygmies, each man reveals a different facet of the region’s untamed spirit.

Australian Aboriginal Weapons

1 pp · Non-Fiction