The Great Mojave Desert

"A study of the wildlife abounding on the Mojave Desert and the people who frequent the area. Includes scenes of ghost mining towns and sand sailing on the El Mirage Lake."@en
"Author Colin Fletcher, an ardent hiker, conducts a walking tour of the desert. Shows the multitude of flora and fauna that have adapted to the arid climate and the resorts and farming centers that have been created. Visits ghost towns that recall the days of the Gold Rush. Argues that Los Angeles smog, motorcycle racing, and the dumping of unwanted automobiles, airplanes, and railroad cars threaten the pure air and fragile balance of nature."