The Ship in the Desert is a novel written by Joaquin Miller. The story revolves around a group of travelers who are stranded in the desert without water. In their search for water, they come across a strange ship buried in the sand. The ship is believed to have been there for centuries, and it contains a hidden treasure. The travelers soon realize that they are not the only ones searching for the treasure, and they must fight to keep it. The novel is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of greed, survival, and the power of nature. It is a classic tale of the American West that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.1875. Joaquin Miller (pen name of Cincinnatus Hiner Miller), poet and author who led an adventurous life, teaching, editing, living with Indians, gold mining, practicing law, and establishing a Pony Express route between the Washington territory and Idaho. His most famous poems are Columbus and Kit Carson�������s Ride. The Ship in the Desert is a long narrative poem dedicated to his parents. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.