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Dust of the Desert

1922

Robert Welles Ritchie

Dust of the Desert

Dust of the Desert

Robert Welles Ritchie

1922

Adventure, American Literature, Novels, Romance

Dust of the Desert, published in 1922 by Robert Welles Ritchie, is a Western novel set in the harsh landscape of the American Southwest. The story follows Benicia O'Donoju, Red One (El Rojo), and engineer Grant Hickman as their lives intertwine through themes of adventure, romance, and cultural conflict. The narrative begins with a historical prologue about the 'Road of the Dead Men,' setting the stage for a tale of love, betrayal, and survival amidst the unforgiving desert environment.

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A novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in the harsh, untamed landscape of the desert, focusing on...

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