02559cam a22003493u 4500 53684 UtSlPG 20260610134234.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Johnston, Annie F. (Annie Fellows), 1863-1931 In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-12-07 Produced by David Edwards, Jen Haines and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from scans of public domain material produced by Microsoft for their Live Search Books site.) "In the Desert of Waiting: The Legend of Camel-back Mountain" by Annie F. Johnston is a philosophical fable written in the early 20th century. This narrative explores themes of patience, ambition, and personal growth through the journey of a young merchant named Shapur who finds himself stranded in the desert with his injured camel. The story illustrates the transformative power of waiting, showcasing how worthwhile insights and personal strength can emerge from difficult circumstances. The tale follows Shapur, who longs to reach the City of his Desire but is hindered by misfortune when his camel becomes lame. Instead of despairing, he meets an alchemist named Omar, who teaches him the value of patience through the labor of harvesting rose petals to create a precious attar. Over time, Shapur learns that his time spent waiting is not wasted; rather, it offers him profound lessons and the opportunity to distill sweetness from his struggles. Eventually, he gains the ability to enter the city not as a mere vendor of salt, but as an “Apostle of Alchemy,” equipped with knowledge and compassion for others. He becomes a beacon of hope for those facing their own deserts of waiting, imparting the wisdom he gained during his time of trial. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories Merchants -- Fiction Muslims -- Fiction Deserts -- Fiction Perseverance (Ethics) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53684 94518 94518