The Land of Journeys' Ending is a novel written by Mary Austin. The story is set in the early 1900s in the American West, and follows the life of a young woman named Nophaie, who is of Native American descent. Nophaie is raised by her grandfather, a traditional Navajo medicine man, and has a deep connection to the land and the spirits that inhabit it.As Nophaie grows older, she becomes torn between her Navajo heritage and the modern world that is encroaching upon her people's way of life. She is sent to a boarding school for Native American children, where she struggles to adapt to the culture and traditions of the white world. Eventually, Nophaie returns to her Navajo community, but finds that her people are facing numerous challenges, including the loss of their land and the erosion of their culture.Throughout the novel, Austin explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the relationship between humans and nature. She also provides a vivid and detailed portrait of life in the American West during this time period, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the landscape and the people who inhabit it.Overall, The Land of Journeys' Ending is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of the American West. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Native American history, environmentalism, or the literature of the American West.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.