- 1st Simon & Schuster1968 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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HEAD, BESSIE EMERY, 1937 to 1986
Bessie Emery Head
South African born Botswanan writer and teacher.
- Books
- 4
- Editions tracked
- 6
- First editions
- 3
- Nationality
- South Africa, Botswana
For collectors
Collect Bessie Emery Head
Reading guide
Bessie Emery Head books in order
In publication order
- 1When Rain Clouds Gather1968
- 2Maru1971
- 3A Question of Power1972
- 4A Collector of Treasures1977
In order
First editions, year by year
Books and editions
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- 1st Gollancz1971 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- 1st Pantheon Books1972 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
- Davis-Poynter1973 Hardback Not yet valued Log in to want this
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Bessie Emery Head's books in?
In publication order they begin with When Rain Clouds Gather (1968), then Maru (1971) and A Question of Power (1972). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.
What was Bessie Emery Head's first book?
The earliest book we list is When Rain Clouds Gather, first published in 1968.
When was Bessie Emery Head born?
Bessie Emery Head was born in 1937 and died in 1986.
How many Bessie Emery Head books does MyVolumes track?
We track 4 books by Bessie Emery Head across 6 editions, 3 of them first editions.
How do I know if my Bessie Emery Head book is a first edition?
Open the book's page here and compare the publisher, place, date and the issue points we list for the first printing with your copy's title page and copyright page.