California Desert Trails (1919) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164434245 : 1164434241 : 10 Sep 2010 : California Desert Trails is a travelogue written by J. Smeaton Chase, first published in 1919. The book is a detailed account of the author's travels through the deserts of Southern California, including the Mojave, Colorado, and Death Valley deserts. Chase provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, flora and fauna, and the native people he encounters along the way. He also shares his experiences of camping, hiking, and exploring the remote and rugged terrain of the desert. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the natural history of California's deserts and the early 20th-century travel writing genre. Chase's writing style is engaging and informative, making the book an enjoyable and informative read.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 thi