TY  - BOOK
AU  - Morrow,Honoré
AU  - Dunton,W.Herbert
TI  - The Heart of the Desert (Kut-Le of the Desert)
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Western stories
KW  - Love stories
KW  - Indians of North America -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2005-09-30; E-text prepared by Al Haines; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "The Heart of the Desert (Kut-Le of the Desert)" by Honoré Willsie is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Rhoda Tuttle, a delicate young woman suffering from health issues, who meets Charley Cartwell, an Indian engineer, after being stung by a scorpion in the desert. The book explores themes of race, culture, and love as Rhoda grapples with her feelings for Cartwell against the backdrop of her fragile state and the prejudices of those around her.  The opening of the book introduces Rhoda in the arid landscape of the desert, showcasing her vulnerability as she struggles with her injured foot. Charley Cartwell, whose mixed heritage is initially a point of contention, comes to her aid and their interaction sets in motion a series of events that emphasize their contrasting worlds. As Rhoda's physical and emotional trials unfold, the reader witnesses her interactions with various characters, including DeWitt, who harbors feelings for her, and the societal views that complicate her budding relationship with Cartwell. This intimate introduction to Rhoda and the evolving dynamics hint at a deeper narrative delving into themes of identity, healing, and the healing power of love amid cultural divides. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16777
ER  -