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100 1 _aBurdick, Arthur J.
_q(Arthur Jerome),
_d1858-
245 1 4 _aThe Mystic Mid-Region: The Deserts of the Southwest
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-03-18
508 _aProduced by Greg Bergquist, Diane Monico, 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.)
520 _a"The Mystic Mid-Region: The Deserts of the Southwest" by Arthur J. Burdick is a descriptive account of the arid landscapes and the wonders found within the deserts of the American Southwest, written in the early 20th century. The work explores the unique flora, fauna, and human experiences tied to these deserts, particularly focusing on regions like the Mojave and Colorado deserts. Burdick’s narrative likely emphasizes both the beauty and the harsh realities of desert life, revealing the complexities of this often-misunderstood environment. At the start of the book, the author paints a vivid picture of the expansive desert, once perceived as a vast wasteland, and now recognized as a region teeming with mysteries and life. He describes the treacherous conditions faced by travelers, emphasizing the ever-present threat of thirst and the psychological impact of the desert’s heat. The opening also introduces various desert dwellers and explorers, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the region's plants, animals, and the diverse human experiences that characterize life in such a challenging yet captivating landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSouthwest, New -- Description and travel
653 _aDeserts
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/42361
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