The Land of Little Rain by Mary Austin
"The Land of Little Rain" by Mary Austin is a collection of essays written in the early 20th century, specifically around the time of the early 1900s. The work explores the stark beauty and complex ecology of the American Southwest, particularly the deserts and mountains of California. It reflects upon the relationship between the land and its inhabitants, including Native Americans, settlers, and various wildlife, immersing the reader in the unique naturaland cultural landscape of the region. The opening of the text sets the stage for a poetic and personal exploration of a land shaped by its extreme conditions and ancient histories. Austin introduces readers to her affection for the geography and the indigenous traditions surrounding it, highlighting how names and stories reflect the character of the land. With a richly descriptive style, she depicts the varying landscapes of the desert, emphasizes the challenging existence within it, and suggests that understanding its intricacies requires both patience and intimate familiarity. This establishes a mood of reverence for nature, inviting readers to appreciate the profound connection between the environment and human experiences within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Austin, Mary, 1868-1934 |
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| Title | The Land of Little Rain |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Land_of_Little_Rain |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Project Gutenberg has several editions of this eBook: #10217 (Text file) #365 (HTML file with linked table of contents) #51893 (HTML file Illustrated in B&W with a Linked table of contents) |
| Credits | Produced by Keith M. Eckrich and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | California -- Social life and customs |
| Subject | Natural history -- California |
| Subject | California -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- California |
| Subject | California -- History, Local |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 10217 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2003 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 19, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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