Journey to the red rocks of Arizona with a shell-shocked World War I veteran seeking peace for his shattered nerves. The narrative contrasts the superficiality of the post-war Jazz Age in the East with the healing silence of the canyon country. As the protagonist struggles to choose between his society fiancée and the rugged life of the West, he discovers a new definition of courage. It is a poignant exploration of trauma and the restorative power of the natural world.