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Adventure · 1910 · English

The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel

by Zane Grey

About this book

The Heritage of the Desert: A Novel by Zane Grey explores western stories, utah — fiction, deserts — fiction.

From the opening pages: ““Martin Cole, I hold to the spirit of our fathers,” replied Naab, like one reading from the Old Testament. “They came into this desert land to worship and multiply in peace. They conquered the desert; they prospered with the years that brought settlers, cattle-men, sheep-herders, all hostile to their religion and their livelihood. Nor did they ever fail to succor the sick and unfortunate. What are our toils and perils compared to theirs? Why should we forsake the path of duty, and turn from mercy because of a cut-throat outlaw? I like not the sign of the times, but I am a Mormon; I trust in…”

Author
Zane Grey
First published
1910
Category
Adventure
Language
English

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