Starr, of the Desert

by B. M. Bower

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In the aftermath of their father's death, two orphans set out for the wild desert lands of New Mexico with a plan to eke out a living on a goat ranch. Soon after arriving at their destination, the pair strikes up an acquaintance with a mysterious fellow who goes by the name of Starr. Is he a true friend, or does he have a nefarious plan in mind? Read Starr, of the Desert to find out.

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Canonical title
Starr, of the Desert;
Original publication date
1917
People/Characters
Peter Stevenson; Vic Dtevenson; Helen May Stevenson; Chauncy DeWitt aka Starr; Jonny Calvert; Estancio Medina (show all 9); Luis Medina; Holman Sommers; Elfigo Apodaca
Important places
Los Angeles, California, USA; Doña Ana County, New Mexico, USA; Mapias, New Mexico, USA; San Bonito, New Mexico, USA
First words
Daffodils were selling at two bits a dozen in the flower stand beside the New Era Drug Store. Therefore Peter Stevenson knew that winter was over, and that the weather would probably "settle."
Daffodils were selling at two bits a dozen in the flower stand beside the New Era Drug Store.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)'When you get around to it, I'd like something to eat, Helen Blazes!"

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Genre
Fiction and Literature
DDC/MDS
813.52Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991900-1945
LCC
PZ3 .S6149Language and LiteratureFiction and juvenile belles lettresFiction and juvenile belles lettresFiction in English
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ISBNs
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