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The Passing of the Desert
Paperback
Environmental StudiesGeneral PoetryRegional: West
ISBN13: 9781025407272
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 90
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Passing of the Desert is a poignant and evocative collection that captures the transformation of the American West through the eyes of Irene Welch Grissom, the first poet laureate of Idaho. Through verse and narrative imagery, the work chronicles the taming of the arid landscape and the monumental shift from a desolate wilderness to a land of agricultural abundance. Grissom celebrates the resilience of the pioneer spirit, documenting the human struggle and ultimate triumph in harnessing water and life from the parched earth.
The collection serves as both a literary tribute and a historical record of the irrigation movement and the settlement of the western frontier. Grissom's writing reflects a deep intimacy with the landscape, blending a love for the natural world with an admiration for the settlers who transformed it. Readers will find a rich tapestry of themes, including the endurance of the human will, the beauty of the desert environment, and the sweeping changes brought about by progress and perseverance. The Passing of the Desert remains a significant contribution to Western American literature, offering a lyrical perspective on a pivotal era in the development of the United States.
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