02798cam a22003613u 4500 60078 UtSlPG 20260610134402.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 22022629 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F850.5 Perkins, Edna Brush, 1880-1930 The White Heart of Mojave: An Adventure with the Outdoors of the Desert Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-09 Produced by Martin Pettit 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.) "The White Heart of Mojave: An Adventure with the Outdoors of the Desert" by Edna Brush Perkins is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. This engaging account follows the adventures of the author and her friend Charlotte as they embark on a journey through the Mojave Desert, seeking to connect with the wild and untouched landscapes of nature. The narrative blends personal reflection with vivid descriptions of the vast, desolate beauty of the desert, showcasing the allure and challenges they face as women adventurers in an era that often limited such endeavors. At the start of the narrative, Perkins and Charlotte articulate their longing to escape the constraints of their domestic lives, which are filled with the noise and busyness of urban existence. Their desire for adventure leads them to the Mojave Desert, a place both fascinating and intimidating, prompting a series of preparations filled with skepticism but also excitement. They embark on their journey in an automobile, navigating through various landscapes before ultimately contemplating a deeper exploration of Death Valley itself, leading them to ponder the mysteries and the stunning isolation the region promises. Their quest not only seeks physical adventure but also a profound connection with the elemental forces of nature that thrive in the vast silence of the desert. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Perkins, Edna Brush -- Travel -- California Landscapes -- California -- Mojave Desert Landscapes -- Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) Mojave Desert -- Description and travel Death Valley (Calif. and Nev.) -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60078 100904 100904