In Desert Keeping (1905)

By Edmund Mitchell

Book Overview

In Desert Keeping is a book written by Edmund Mitchell and published in 1905. The book is a memoir of the author's time spent living and working in the desert regions of the southwestern United States. Mitchell describes the challenges and rewards of living in such a harsh and unforgiving environment, including the extreme temperatures, lack of water, and isolation from civilization. He also details his interactions with the local Native American tribes and the wildlife that he encountered. Throughout the book, Mitchell reflects on the beauty and majesty of the desert landscape and the resilience and resourcefulness required to survive in such a place. In Desert Keeping provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a pioneer in the American Southwest and is a testament to the human spirit's ability to adapt and thrive in even the most challenging of environments.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120298954
• ISBN13: 9781120298959
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"