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Legends of the American desert

by Alex Shoumatoff

CivilizationDescription and travelDesertsTravelNew York Times reviewedJourneys

Combines history, anthropology, natural science, and personal narrative to provide a portrait of the American Southwest, looking at the variety of people and experiences that populate the area, focusing on the struggle between different cultures for access to water, and examining many other aspects of the diverse region.

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Book data: Open Library