| Author |
Strobridge, Idah Meacham, 1855-1932 |
| Illustrator |
Dixon, Maynard, 1875-1946 |
| LoC No. |
08002615
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| Title |
The Loom of the Desert
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| Original Publication |
United States: Baumgardt Publishing Company,1907.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Contents |
Mesquite -- The revolt of Martha Scott -- An old squaw -- Greater love hath no man -- In Nanna's palm -- The vengance of Lucas -- A shepherd of the silent wastes -- By the oil seep under the bluff -- The blue eyed chief -- According to one's standpoint -- Where the burros browsed -- At the will of the waters.
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| Credits |
Carlos Colon, David E. Brown, the University of California and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Loom of the Desert" by Idah Meacham Strobridge is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the lives of individuals living in the deserts of the American West, delving into their struggles, relationships, and the harsh realities of their environment. The opening glimpse hints at a blend of personal stories woven together by the thematic elements of love, loss, and the grit of pioneer life, presenting characters such as Audrey Glendower and the cowboy named Mesquite, who are drawn together amidst the backdrop of the wilderness. The beginning of the narrative sets the stage for the interplay between civilization and the wild, as Miss Glendower finds herself in awe of the stark beauty of the desert while grappling with her expectations and the impending arrival of her fiancé. Her interactions with Mesquite, who embodies the untamed spirit of the land, hint at a deepening connection that contrasts with her life back East. As a dust storm erupts, the tension mounts, highlighting both the physical and emotional turmoil they encounter, ultimately leading to pivotal moments of vulnerability and recognition of their feelings for each other. This opening portion effectively prepares the reader for an exploration of the complexities of human emotion set against the unforgiving landscape of the desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Western stories
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| Subject |
Short stories, American
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| Subject |
Cowboys -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Nevada -- History -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67347 |
| Release Date |
Feb 6, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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