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LoC No.: 04011511

Title: The Mystic Mid-Region: The Deserts of the Southwest

Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, 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.)

Summary: "The Mystic Mid-Region: The Deserts of the Southwest" by Arthur J. Burdick is a descriptive account of the arid landscapes and the wonders found within the deserts of the American Southwest, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the unique flora, fauna, and human experiences tied to these deserts, particularly focusing on regions like the Mojave and Colorado deserts. Burdick’s narrative likely emphasizes both the beauty and the harsh realities of desert life, revealing the complexities of this often-misunderstood environment. At the start of the book, the author paints a vivid picture of the expansive desert, once perceived as a vast wasteland, and now recognized as a region teeming with mysteries and life. He describes the treacherous conditions faced by travelers, emphasizing the ever-present threat of thirst and the psychological impact of the desert’s heat. The opening also introduces various desert dwellers and explorers, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the region's plants, animals, and the diverse human experiences that characterize life in such a challenging yet captivating landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burdick, Arthur J. (Arthur Jerome), 1858-

EBook No.: 42361

Published: Mar 18, 2013

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Southwest, New -- Description and travel

Subject: Deserts

LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04011511

Title: The Mystic Mid-Region: The Deserts of the Southwest

Note: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, 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.)

Summary: "The Mystic Mid-Region: The Deserts of the Southwest" by Arthur J. Burdick is a descriptive account of the arid landscapes and the wonders found within the deserts of the American Southwest, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the unique flora, fauna, and human experiences tied to these deserts, particularly focusing on regions like the Mojave and Colorado deserts. Burdick’s narrative likely emphasizes both the beauty and the harsh realities of desert life, revealing the complexities of this often-misunderstood environment. At the start of the book, the author paints a vivid picture of the expansive desert, once perceived as a vast wasteland, and now recognized as a region teeming with mysteries and life. He describes the treacherous conditions faced by travelers, emphasizing the ever-present threat of thirst and the psychological impact of the desert’s heat. The opening also introduces various desert dwellers and explorers, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the region's plants, animals, and the diverse human experiences that characterize life in such a challenging yet captivating landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Burdick, Arthur J. (Arthur Jerome), 1858-

EBook No.: 42361

Published: Mar 18, 2013

Downloads: 147

Language: English

Subject: Southwest, New -- Description and travel

Subject: Deserts

LoCC: United States local history: New Southwest. Colorado River, Canyon, and Valley

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.