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050		4	_aPS
100	1		_aGregory, Jackson, _d1882-1943
245	1	4	_aThe Desert Valley
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-03-30
508			_aE-text prepared by Al Haines
520			_a"The Desert Valley" by Jackson Gregory is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the southwestern desert lands of Arizona and New Mexico, the story likely explores themes of adventure and mystery as characters navigate the harsh yet captivating desert environment. The narrative opens with Professor James Edward Longstreet, his daughter Helen, and their pack animals as they venture into the desert, foreshadowing a journey filled with challenges and encounters with both the beautiful and the ominous aspects of this untamed land. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to the rugged allure of the desert, painted as a land of silence and secrets that can allure and ensnare the unwary. Longstreet and Helen are resting after a long day’s journey when they come across a mysterious campsite with a fire left burning, suggesting the presence of another person who has since vanished. This encounter stirs a sense of unease as Helen's imagination runs wild with old Indian legends and supernatural occurrences tied to the land. Soon after, they meet Alan Howard, a local rancher, who offers his help, further intertwining their fates. This opening sets the stage for a blend of natural beauty, human connection, and hints of lurking danger that hint at the novel's progression into deeper thematic waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aWestern stories
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15502
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