In the Desert of Waiting by Annie F. Johnston

An inspirational story about the value of perseverance along the road to success by the author of The Little Colonel series. Originally published in 1904, this small book relates the story of Shapur, a salt merchant traveling across the desert to sell his wares at the palace of the Rajah. Along the way, misfortune overcomes Shapur and he is faced with decisions that change his life.