Bloom of Cactus

"Bloom of Cactus" by Robert Ames Bennet is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Jack Lennon, a mining engineer who embarks on a journey through the harsh Arizona desert while seeking to rediscover an old copper mine. Lennon finds himself ambushed by renegade Apaches and subsequently encounters Carmena Farley, a strong and resourceful young woman who becomes his ally in navigating the perilous landscape and dangerous adversaries. The opening portion introduces Lennon as he drives his burro through the Arizona wilderness, offering vivid descriptions of the desolate yet beautiful landscape. As he is unexpectedly ambushed and forced to confront his assailants, he meets Carmena, who displays both boldness and a sense of humor in the face of danger. Together, they navigate the threats posed by the Apaches, their budding partnership highlighting themes of survival, courage, and the complexities of human relationships within the harsh realities of their environment. As the story unfolds, it promises to delve deeper into their dynamic, their quests for safety, and the underlying tensions of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Robert Ames Bennet (1870–1954) was an American writer of westerns and science fiction. Early in his career Bennet wrote short stories, drama scripts, and novels for a variety of genres under the pen name Lee Robinet. By the 1930s he was primarily a western writer, penning such stories as Caught in the Wild, Go-Getter Gary, and Guns on the Rio Grande. Several of his novels were made into films, including "Finders Keepers" and "Out of the Depths". His Thyra: A Romance of the Polar Pit is considered a classic of the Lost World genre and is listed in 333: A Bibliography of the Science-Fantasy Novel a collection of the best efforts in Science-Fantasy up to and including 1950.