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In A Desert Land (1915)

In A Desert Land (1915)

Hawtrey, Valentina

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ISBN10: 1167024087
ISBN13: 9781167024085
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 524
Weight: 1.53
Height: 1.05 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
In A Desert Land is a novel written by Valentina Hawtrey and published in 1915. The story is set in the desert landscape of North Africa and follows the life of a young Englishwoman named Rachel Verinder. Rachel is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and has grown up in luxury and comfort. However, when her father dies, she is forced to leave her privileged life behind and travel to the desert to live with her aunt.In the harsh and unforgiving environment of the desert, Rachel must learn to adapt to a new way of life. She faces many challenges, including harsh weather conditions, cultural differences, and the threat of violence from local tribes. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters, including a handsome young man named Ahmed, who becomes her guide and protector.As Rachel struggles to find her place in this new world, she begins to question her own identity and values. She is forced to confront her own prejudices and assumptions about the people and culture of the desert. Through her experiences, she learns to appreciate the beauty and complexity of this ancient land and its people.In A Desert Land is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, culture, and the human spirit. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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