Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2008-07-09 Public domain in the USA. 608 Austin, Mary 1868 1934 Austin, Mary Hunter The Land of Little Rain Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Land_of_Little_Rain 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) The land of little rain -- Water trails of the Carrizo -- The scavengers -- The pocket hunter -- Shoshone land -- Jimville, a Bret Harte town. -- My neighbor's field -- The Mesa trail -- The basket maker -- The streets of the mountains -- Water borders -- Other water borders -- Nurslings of the sky -- The little town of the grape vines Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger "The Land of Little Rain" by Mary Austin is a collection of essays and observational writings published during the late 19th century. This work delves into the natural beauty and unique ecological features of the American Southwest, particularly focusing on the desert landscapes shaped by the high Sierras, Death Valley, and the Mojave Desert. Austin captures the essence of this arid yet life-sustaining terrain, reflecting on the resilience of both the indigenous flora and fauna and the human stories intertwined with the land. The opening of the book sets a reflective tone as Austin introduces the complex relationship between humans and the desert environment. Through vibrant descriptions of the landscape, she articulates the characteristics of the desert—its harsh beauty, the intricate networks of life it supports, and the various seasonal transformations it undergoes. The narrative highlights cultural elements, including Native American perspectives on naming and place, and describes the significance of water in this challenging climate. Austin provides initial insights into the diverse ecosystems and the challenges faced by those who inhabit this harsh yet compelling land, inviting readers to ponder the deeper meanings of perseverance and connection to nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en California -- Social life and customs Natural history -- California California -- Description and travel Frontier and pioneer life -- California California -- History, Local F850.5 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: Travel Writing Category: American Literature Category: Nature/Gardening/Animals 250088 2025-08-01T05:12:01.767345 text/html 244104 2019-08-09T09:12:22 text/html; charset=us-ascii 91111 2019-08-09T09:17:30 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 161135 2025-08-01T05:12:06.735299 application/epub+zip 163024 2025-08-01T05:12:03.452310 application/epub+zip 163024 2025-08-01T05:12:02.382336 application/epub+zip 300542 2025-08-01T05:12:09.371325 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 281761 2025-08-01T05:12:06.096293 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238786 2022-09-01T05:33:03.051901 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 219696 2025-08-01T05:12:01.413346 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 219527 2009-09-28T07:35:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 87651 2009-09-28T07:36:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20706 2025-08-01T05:12:09.507290 application/rdf+xml 12987 2025-08-01T05:12:02.873308 image/jpeg 3830 2025-08-01T05:12:02.623313 image/jpeg 156794 2025-08-01T05:12:01.790329 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia