A Madonna Of The Desert

""A Madonna of the Desert"" is a novel written by Elia W. Peattie. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mary Hope, who lives in the harsh desert of Arizona in the early 1900s. Mary is a strong and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself in this unforgiving landscape. She is also deeply religious and sees herself as a kind of Madonna, a protector of the people and animals who live in the desert.As the story progresses, Mary faces many challenges, including drought, poverty, and violence. She also meets a variety of interesting characters, including a Native American medicine man, a wealthy rancher, and a group of migrant workers. Through it all, Mary remains steadfast in her faith and her commitment to helping others.""A Madonna of the Desert"" is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of faith, resilience, and the human spirit. Peattie's writing is vivid and evocative, bringing the desert landscape to life and immersing readers in Mary's world. This is a must-read for anyone who loves stories of strong women, the American West, and the power of faith and perseverance.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Under the Sunset: Harper's Novelettes, by Elia W. Peattie. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1419165313.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.