""Children of the Desert"" is a novel written by Louis Dodge and published in 1917. The story is set in the desert of Arizona and revolves around the lives of two young boys, Billy and Joe, who are orphaned after their father is killed in a mining accident. The boys are taken in by a kind-hearted rancher named Jim, who becomes their guardian and mentor. As the boys grow up, they face many challenges and obstacles, including a band of ruthless outlaws who are terrorizing the region. With Jim's guidance, the boys learn how to survive in the harsh desert environment and become skilled horsemen and sharpshooters. The novel explores themes of family, loyalty, and the struggle to overcome adversity. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in the American West during the early 20th century. ""Children of the Desert"" is a classic work of Western literature that has been enjoyed by generations of readers.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.