Grace Harlowe's Overland Riders on the Great American Desert

A group of young women make a horseback crossing of a vast American desert under the care of an experienced guide, confronting wild broncos, raiders, sandstorms, and the constant threat of thirst. Mysterious horsemen, a buried tin box with a cryptic map, and hidden mountain passages propel a sequence of rescues and investigations that uncover local secrets. Practical lessons in desert survival, campcraft, and mutual reliance punctuate the action as the riders solve puzzles and defend their party. The journey concludes with the mysteries resolved and the party's safe return, during which a child becomes embraced by the group.