The White Heart of Mojave: An Adventure with the Outdoors of the Desert by Perkins
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About this eBook
| Author | Perkins, Edna Brush, 1880-1930 |
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| LoC No. | 22022629 |
| Title | The White Heart of Mojave: An Adventure with the Outdoors of the Desert |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The White Heart of Mojave: An Adventure with the Outdoors of the Desert" by Edna Brush Perkins is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This engaging account follows the adventures of the author and her friend Charlotte as they embark on a journey through the Mojave Desert, seeking to connect with the wild and untouched landscapes of nature. The narrative blends personal reflection with vivid descriptions of the vast, desolate beauty of the desert, showcasing the allure and challenges they face as women adventurers in an era that often limited such endeavors. At the start of the narrative, Perkins and Charlotte articulate their longing to escape the constraints of their domestic lives, which are filled with the noise and busyness of urban existence. Their desire for adventure leads them to the Mojave Desert, a place both fascinating and intimidating, prompting a series of preparations filled with skepticism but also excitement. They embark on their journey in an automobile, navigating through various landscapes before ultimately contemplating a deeper exploration of Death Valley itself, leading them to ponder the mysteries and the stunning isolation the region promises. Their quest not only seeks physical adventure but also a profound connection with the elemental forces of nature that thrive in the vast silence of the desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Perkins, Edna Brush -- Travel -- California |
| Subject | Landscapes -- California -- Mojave Desert |
| Subject | Landscapes -- Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) |
| Subject | Mojave Desert -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 60078 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 65 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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