A Death in the Desert

A Death In The Desert is a novella written by Willa Cather. The story is set in the American Southwest and follows the life of a young man named Tom Outland, who discovers a mysterious ancient civilization while working on a ranch. He becomes obsessed with the culture and spends years studying and excavating the ruins. However, his discovery leads to a tragic end when he dies in the desert, leaving behind his friend and mentor, who narrates the story. The novella explores themes of friendship, obsession, and the struggle to understand the past, as well as the harsh realities of life in the desert. Cather's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the ancient ruins bring the story to life, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in American history and culture.THIS 36 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Youth and the Bright Medusa, by Willa Cather. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417917318.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.