Cactus and pine: Songs of the Southwest
Verses of the rugged Southwest landscape and resilient culturesBy Sharlot Mabridth Hall
Length3h 1m
About this audiobook
In "Cactus and Pine: Songs of the Southwest," Sharlot Mabridth Hall captures the essence of the Southwestern landscape through a lyrical and evocative collection of poems and essays. Hall'Äôs writing is rich with vivid imagery, blending a keen appreciation for nature with the cultural tapestry of the region. The work is notable for its exploration of themes such as identity, belonging, and resilience, resonating with the challenges faced by both the land and its people. The literary style is characterized by a rhythmic cadence that reflects the music of the desert, drawing readers into an intimate dialogue with the Southwest's unique ecological and sociocultural landscapes. Sharlot Mabridth Hall was a pioneering figure in both literature and history, deeply influenced by her love for the Southwest and her experiences growing up in Arizona. As an early advocate for women's rights and cultural preservation, Hall imbued her work with both activism and artistry, informed by her deep respect for Indigenous traditions and the natural world. Her multifaceted background as a poet, historian, and public servant uniquely positioned her to articulate the complexities of Southwestern life. Readers are encouraged to delve into "Cactus and Pine" to explore Hall'Äôs heartfelt reflections that stand as a testament to the beauty and struggle of the Southwest. This collection not only enriches the literary canon but also invites contemplation of the profound connections between humanity and nature, making it a rewarding read for anyone interested in the intersection of environment, culture, and poetry.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length3 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 10, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE WEST
54MEDUSA TO PERSEUS
2THE SANTA FE TRAIL
55THE LONG QUEST
3THE SONG OF THE COLORADO
56A LITANY OF EVERY DAY
4TWO BITS
57WIND SONG
5SPRING IN THE DESERT
58THE LOST THOUGHTS
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6IN OLD TUCSON
59THE STRANGER
7THE LITTLE HOUSE OF MARY
60DAY’S END
8THE SONG OF THE PINE
61THE FIRST FIRE ON THE HEARTH
9SHEEP HERDING
62A TRUCE WITH DEAD SOULS
10THE MERCY OF NA-CHIS
63A FRIEND
11THE SEA TO A DESERT DWELLER
64MAGDALEN
12HIS PLACE
65THE EARTH MADONNA
13THE TRAIL OF DEATH
66LOVE’S WISDOM
14THE PINES OF THE MOGOLLONES
67THE GIFTS
15THE IVORY CRUCIFIX
68MORNING
16A SONG FROM THE HILLS
69NOON
17JUAN OF THE SLAG POTS
70NIGHT
18OVER THE RANGE
71THE COMPACT
19A SADDLE SONG
72COMPANIONED
20AT MISSION PURISSIMA
73ALONE
21POPPIES OF WICKENBURG
74THE INHERITOR
22BOOT HILL
75ON MY OWN PORTRAIT
23THE DESERT QUEEN
76THE IMMORTAL
24TO A HOME IN A CANON
77THE BEDESMAN OF THE YEAR
25THE DEATH OF THE OLD HUNTER
78REVEILLE
26THE MASS OF MANGAS
79THE CAMP
27THE WATER TANK AT DUSK
80THE BIVOUAC
28SAN JUAN’S DAY
81THE RACE MOTHER
29ALL SOUL’S NIGHT
82ROAD’S END.
30NIGHT IN THE PINES
83THE CHOOSING
31THE DESERT
84WINE OF DREAMS
32THE EAGLE OF SACRAMENTO
85MY GARDEN
33CACTUS AND ROSE
86SUMMER APPLES
34OUR LADY OF MIRAGE
87HER FINGER FATE
35THE MAID OF TUCANO
88DUMB IN JUNE
36A FLOWER ON THE TRAIL
89MEMORIAM
37THE OCCULTATION OF VENUS
90AS A LITTLE SHADOW ON THE GRASS
38A FOREST LULLABY
91DAWN
39THE COLORADO RIVER
92A BALLAD OF CHARLIE’S MEN
40THE END OF THE TRAIL
93A LOST IDEAL
41THE RANGE RIDER
94THE LIFE-BOND
42THE YUCCA PALMS
95TO SONG
43IN THE BRACKEN.
96HER GIFT
44ARIZONA
97THE LIFE EXPRESS
45THE HASH-WRASTLER
98FOR A BIRTHDAY
46The Old Prospector’s Dog
99GOD SPEED
47MONTE BILL
100A CHANT TO DEATH
48THE GREATER FLAG
101THE FAR-CALLED
49THE HYMN OF THE MEN THAT FAIL
102TIRED
50THE LAST CAMP-FIRE
103WHEN SHE WENT ON
51THE GIVERS
104O GREAT CONSOLER
52A CREED
105AND THIS IS LIFE
53QUITS
106THE THINKER
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