A Duel in the Desert by Charles Fletcher Lummis is a novel set in the American Southwest during the 1850s. The story follows two men, John and Tom, who engage in a duel over a woman named Maria. The duel takes place in a desert landscape, where the two men must navigate the challenges of the environment while also confronting their own personal demons. Throughout the novel, Lummis explores themes of masculinity, honor, and the clash of cultures in the American Southwest.
By Charles Fletcher Lummis · First published 1899 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Historical