The Land of Little Rain

The American Southwest

The story of the Mojave Desert in the American Southwest. Written for audiences unfamiliar with life in the desert, the book is divided into 14 chapters with nature as the central character. Combining local stories with non-fiction, scientific writing, the stories educate the reader while imparting knowledge about the desert and it’s inhabitants; human, animal, and plant.

First published in 1903, this edition is derived from the original book with 77 black & white illustrations by Mr. E. Boyd Smith. As always, this edition is complete and unabridged.