Stories based on the legends and lore of Death Valley, California.

Aaron's wife Rosie threatens to leave him and their dilapidated homestead until he makes a discovery with the potential to earn them a fortune.

A Chumash Indian leads a bloodless revolt.

An aging marshal fights against growing old.

William Richardson, a Boston sailor, is sent ashore to get water for his ship on arrival in California; while doing his job he finds himself charmed by the land, the Martinez family and Maria Martinez in particular.