Publisher's Synopsis
In the Desert of Waiting is a novel by Annie Fellows Johnston. This particular edition is a large print version. The story revolves around a young girl named Dorothy who moves to the Southwest with her family. Dorothy is fascinated by the local legends and is particularly interested in the story of Camel Back Mountain. According to legend, the mountain is home to a magical spring that can grant wishes. Dorothy sets out on a journey to find the spring and make her wish come true. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a Native American guide and a group of cowboys. The novel explores themes of perseverance, friendship, and the power of belief. With its vivid descriptions of the Southwest landscape and engaging characters, In the Desert of Waiting is a delightful read for fans of adventure and folklore.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1904. Frontispiece by Edmund H. Garrett. Annie Fellows Johnston was a celebrated author of children's and juvenile fiction. She is best known for the Little Colonel series, a semi- biographical opus of 13 novels dealing with the aristocracy of old Kentucky, particularly the story of a young girl, who came to be known as the little Colonel because of her bully mannerisms. This slim tale begins: Once upon a time, a caravan set out across the desert, laden with merchandise for a far distant market. Some of the camels bore in their packs wineskins that held the richest vintage of the Orient. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
