The Heritage of the Desert

Witness the transformation of a sickly Easterner who travels to the Utah desert hoping to cure his ailments. Taken in by a Mormon patriarch, he learns to ride, shoot, and survive in the harsh environment, finding health and love in the process. The story is rich with descriptions of the painted desert and the majestic herds of wild horses. It is a classic narrative of rebirth, where the wilderness strips away the artificial to reveal the true man beneath.