The Land of Little Rain

by Mary Austin

Language: English

Published: 1903-01-01. 35,551 Words.

Categories: Non-Fiction » Science & Nature

Content Rating: Older than 13

In the high desert where storms are brief and distances deceive, a wanderer maps arroyos, alkali flats, and sky-pinned ranges by hoofprint and wind. She listens to Shoshone guides, miners, shepherds, and coyotes, tracing fragile waters and fierce kinships. Essays like trail markers reveal a land that withholds comfort yet offers clarity, patience, and a stern, luminous grace.