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Cactus and pine: Songs of the Southwest

by Sharlot Mabridth Hall

Level C2 · ProficientPoetry103 chapters
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Length
103 chapters
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About this book

About this book

Immerse yourself in the rugged spirit of the American Southwest, where vast deserts, towering peaks, and untamed trails shape the souls of pioneers and dreamers. These poems celebrate the land’s fierce beauty and the relentless courage it demands.

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Contents

103 chapters in all. The first chapter is free to read with no account.

02THE WEST
03THE SANTA FE TRAIL
04THE SONG OF THE COLORADO
05TWO BITS
06SPRING IN THE DESERT
07IN OLD TUCSON
08THE LITTLE HOUSE OF MARY
09THE SONG OF THE PINE
10SHEEP HERDING
11THE MERCY OF NA-CHIS
12THE SEA TO A DESERT DWELLER

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