Project Gutenberg 2013-01-31 Public domain in the USA. 225 Miller, Joaquin 1837 1913 Miller, Cincinnatus Heine Miller, Cincinnatus Hiner The Ship in the Desert Produced by Greg Bergquist, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Ship in the Desert" by Joaquin Miller is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The poem depicts life and the harsh landscapes encountered in the American West, particularly the desolate deserts and those who traverse these challenging terrains, invoking themes of perseverance, adventure, and the interplay between beauty and desolation. The overarching narrative hints at central characters such as the old sea-king Morgan and the mysterious Ina, whose stories intertwine within this dramatic setting." "At the start of "The Ship in the Desert," the author showcases vivid imagery of the desert landscape and introduces various characters—the rugged trappers, an Indian chief, and others who interact with or observe the desert's beauty and peril. The narrative transitions through different figures that evoke a sense of longing and exploration, emphasizing their relationship with the sprawling, unforgiving setting. Morgan, an old sea-king figure, appears later, carrying memories of his past and setting out on a journey in the company of black men, all while chasing the elusive and enigmatic Ina. This opening portion sets the stage for an epic tale of discovery and the trials faced in the harsh lands of the West." (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41955/41955-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 83.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Adventure Category: American Literature 241508 2025-08-17T05:25:28.731904 text/html 221027 2024-10-23T13:47:27 text/html 311545 2025-08-17T05:25:34.772884 application/epub+zip 312237 2025-08-17T05:25:29.860880 application/epub+zip 138254 2025-08-17T05:25:29.317864 application/epub+zip 396269 2025-08-17T05:25:37.536856 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 367465 2025-08-17T05:25:34.192881 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203890 2022-09-19T07:54:03.453860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 145500 2025-08-17T05:25:27.671893 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 125548 2024-10-23T13:47:27 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16649 2025-08-17T05:25:37.693839 application/rdf+xml 14978 2025-08-17T05:25:29.421865 image/jpeg 2124 2025-08-17T05:25:29.369857 image/jpeg 257494 2025-08-17T05:25:28.760917 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia