Cactus and Pine Songs of the Southwest by Sharlot Mabridth Hall is a collection of poems and songs that reflects the beauty, history, and cultural traditions of the Southwest region of the United States. The book covers various themes, including the landscape, people, and folklore of the region, and is written in a lyrical and romantic style that captures the spirit of the Southwest.
Sharlot Mabridth Hall (October 27, 1870 – April 9, 1943) was an American journalist, poet and historian. She was the first woman to hold an office in the Arizona Territorial government and her personal collection of photographs and artifacts served as the starting collection for a history museum which bears her name.