Good Samaritans of Death Valley Joshua Tree Written by a local with

Written by a local with expert knowledge of her state

and wetlands—the book's twelve chapters each include sample plans for a native garden design accompanied by original drawings

this shadow side of Los Angeles is in the high Mojave Desert

650 grueling

This book tells how to select and grow more than 300 plants -trees

Good Samaritans of Death Valley Joshua Tree Written by a local withIn the early part of the twentieth century, Beck, a prospector, became lost on the Great American Desert and nearly perished for want of water. In what could have been his final moment, Beck fell to his knees to pray for his Maker's salvation. He made a promise to spend the rest of his life rescuing others from a similar fate if he could be spared. At that moment, Beck was nuzzled by Rufus, whose nose and paws were wet. The dog had found water! A