Author Description

The Loom of the Desert is a novel written by Idah Meacham Strobridge and published in 1907. The story is set in the American Southwest in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Zoraida Grey. Zoraida is a weaver who lives in the desert with her family and is known for her exceptional skills with the loom. The novel explores themes of love, family, and cultural identity as Zoraida navigates her way through life in the harsh desert environment. She falls in love with a young man named John, who is a rancher from the nearby town. However, their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the prejudices of their respective communities. As Zoraida struggles to balance her love for John with her loyalty to her family and her cultural traditions, she must also face other challenges, including drought and the threat of violence from a group of bandits who terrorize the region. The Loom of the Desert is a beautifully written and poignant novel that offers a vivid portrayal of life in the American Southwest at the turn of the century. It is a story of love, loss, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.