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Desert Dreams and Nightmares
This chapter explores the enchanting yet deceptive concept of owning a home in the California desert, tracing its origins to a 1938 federal land grab. Through humor and anecdote, it critiques the implausibility of lavish promises made by real estate speculators against the backdrop of harsh desert conditions. The narrative ultimately reveals the stark contrast between the alluring marketing of desert land and the troubling realities of its history and current status.