The Land Of Little Rain

The Land of Little Rain is a book written by Mary Austin, first published in 1903. It is a collection of essays and sketches that depict the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the desert region of California, specifically the Owens Valley and surrounding areas. Austin's writing style is poetic and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the flora and fauna of the region, as well as the people who call it home. She writes about the struggles and triumphs of the Native American tribes who have lived in the area for centuries, as well as the settlers who have come to make a life in this challenging environment. The Land of Little Rain is a celebration of the natural world and a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is a timeless classic that continues to inspire and enchant readers to this day.Whatever goes up or comes down the streets of the mountains, water has the right of way; it takes the lowest ground and the shortest passage. Where the rifts are narrow, and some of the Sierra canons are not a stone's throw from wall to wall, the best trail for foot or horse winds considerably above the watercourses; but in a country of cone-bearers there is usually a good strip of swardy sod along the canon floor.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.