The desert home: or, The adventures of a lost family in the wilderness: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The desert home: or, The adventures of a lost family in the wilderness is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Reid, Mayne (1818–1883).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Desert Home: The Adventures of a Lost Family in the Wilderness" by Captain Mayne Reid is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the journey of a group of settlers traversing the Great American Desert, illustrating their challenges and encounters in the untamed wilderness. Key themes involve survival, the beauty of nature, and humanity's interaction with the environment. The opening of the narrative introduces the vast and diverse landscape of the Great American Desert, comparing it to the Sahara and detailing its geographical features, such as mountains, rivers, and various vegetation. A party of "prairie merchants" sets off from Saint Louis, determined to explore the wilderness, but they face a treacherous journey with extreme thirst and fatigue. Eventually, they are filled with hope upon spotting a snow-capped mountain, signifying the potential for fresh water, leading them to a riverside oasis where they encounter a hospitable family and embark on further adventures.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The desert home: or, The adventures of a lost family in the wilderness
- Author credits: Reid, Mayne (1818–1883)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Deserts -- Juvenile fiction
- Family -- Juvenile fiction
- Frontier and pioneer life -- Juvenile fiction
- Natural history -- Juvenile fiction
- Rocky Mountains -- Juvenile fiction
- Voyages and travels -- Juvenile fiction
- West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
- Wilderness survival -- Juvenile fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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