White Heart of Mojave

The White Heart of the Mojave, written by Edna Brush Perkins in the 1920s, chronicles the adventurous journey of two independent women, Perkins and Charlotte Hannahs Jordan, through Death Valley. As early feminists, they sought solitude away from urban life, embarking on a month-long trek in a horse-drawn milk wagon. Perkins' vivid descriptions of the desert landscape highlight its beauty and isolation, making this work a significant first-hand account of women's exploration and adventure in the early 20th century.





