First published in 1912, this novel draws its inspiration directly from Austin's own life and experiences as a talented woman--in the novel, an actress, whose pursuit of a career places her in conflic
Mary Austin's 1917 novel illuminates one of the crucial issues in California historythe usurpation of water from the Owens Valley. Ranging from the eastern Sierra to the financial district in San Fran
Cocky young glaciers, contemplative pine trees, resourceful ancient Paiutes, and rabbits too clever for their own good. Through the kindly but mysterious Basket Woman, they all become the companions a
