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Zane Grey shows his knowledge of Indian tribes and their history and the peon system of Mexican plantations.

This is a rousing, old-fashioned tale that Grey based on the true story of a chapter of Western history -the deadly feud of the Tonto Basin in Arizona, also known as "The Pleasant Valley War."It might be compared to an Old West Romeo and Juliet with two feuding families and two star crossed sweethearts. Family loyalty, forbidden love and rivalry between cattle ranchers and sheep herders are all wrapped up in this classic western tale.

This thrilling novel from the son of iconic Western author Zane Grey captures the spirit of the elder Grey's most popular and acclaimed book, Riders of the Purple Sage. That book's hero, Lassiter - a softspoken loner with a fierce sense of morality and unsurpassed skill with firearms - helped establish the Western gunman archetype in fiction. Lassiter's tale continues in this action-packed yarn that serves up a hearty helping of frontier justice.

In the rugged town of Linrock, nestled in Pecos County, South Texas, a ruthless gang of rustlers has taken control, leaving chaos in their wake. Enter two valiant Texas Lone Star Rangers, dispatched to restore order and reclaim the town. However, their mission becomes complicated when they find themselves falling for two captivating women, who may be connected to the very gang they are sworn to dismantle. With loyalties tested and romance blossoming amidst the turmoil, these dedicated lawmen face an impossible choice. (Summary by Richard Kilmer)

Set in 1871, Riders of the Purple Sage unfolds the gripping tale of Jane Withersteen, a wealthy ranch owner who finds herself at odds with her Mormon church leaders for defying their expectations—refusing to marry a powerful elder and forging friendships with Gentiles (non-Mormons). Enter Lassiter the archetypal Western hero, a mysterious gunslinger with a fierce sense of justice and an unexpected tenderness. While Lassiter aids Jane at her ranch, her friend Bern Venters embarks on his own thrilling journey through the rugged Utah canyonlands. This novel is a celebration of courage, romance,...

Journey back to the exhilarating days of the Old West as Mike Vendetti brings to life this classic Zane Grey novel. Experience the resilience of pioneers as they navigate the treacherous frontier, where love blossoms amid chaos and danger. Join our fearless heroes, Jonathan Zane and his loyal sidekick Lew “Deathwind” Wetzel, as they battle through mud, blood, and the perils of savage tribes and notorious outlaws, striving to carve out a safe haven for families seeking a new life in the wild west. Summary by Mike Vendetti.

After returning from the battlefield, Glenn Kilbourne journeys to Arizona in search of healing and renewal. There, he finds solace and care from Flo Hutter. Meanwhile, his fiancée Carley Burch arrives from New York, only to be confronted by the stark realities of life in the West. Disillusioned, she returns to the bustling city, but soon realizes that her true desires lie elsewhere. Will she find the courage to return to Arizona and reclaim Glenn’s heart? In this beautifully crafted love story, Grey paints a vivid picture of the breathtaking landscape, weaving together themes of love, ...

In the gripping tale of Border Legion, we follow Jack Kells, a man known for his cold heart and ruthless ways, who unexpectedly finds love in the most unlikely of circumstances. When his legion captures the spirited Miss Joan Randle near the Idaho border, Jack’s world is turned upside down as he grapples with his feelings for her. Will love be enough to change a man so hardened by life?

Widely regarded as “the most popular western novel of all time”, Zane Grey’s adventure set in the sunbaked deserts of southern Utah is an unparallelled classic. When Jane Withersteen, a wealthy Mormon, is pressured to become Elder Tull’s third polygamous wife, she resists. Gunslinger Jim Lassiter rolls into town on a mission of his own. Jane hires him to help resist the powers that be in her efforts to extend help to everyone in need, regardless of religion or creed.

Join renowned Western novelist Zane Grey as he takes you on an unforgettable journey through the majestic American West in this 1922 homage to the landscapes he cherished. Dive into captivating narratives from six distinct adventures across breathtaking locations, including Nonnesozhe, Colorado, the Grand Canyon, Tonto Basin, and Death Valley. Experience the spirit of the frontier through Greys vivid storytelling. - Summary by David Wales

Step into the evocative world of Mysterious Rider, where the rugged landscape of the Wild West brims with tension and intrigue. This gripping tale weaves together classic Western themes of rustling and gunfights, but at its core lies a profound struggle between good and evil, duty and love, and self-interest versus selflessness. When the enigmatic rider arrives at White Slides ranch, his presence will alter the lives of its inhabitants forever, especially for Columbine, who finds herself bound to a man she cannot love. (Mary Bard)

Dive into Greys captivating tale of the monumental struggles faced in building the Union Pacific Railroad during the late 1860s. This historical fiction weaves together typical Western characters with real events, as heroes confront not only the fierce challenges of nature but also the darker sides of human ambition greed and ruthlessness. Join them on their journey to forge the vital rail connection between East and West. (Summary by Bob Rollins)

It would seem that the end of every war has been followed inthe United States by social and moral changes, mostly for the worse. Zane Greycertainly felt that way about the effects of the Great War, and to show thesechanges and how to cope with them became the impulse behind what he called TheWater Hole. However, before magazine publication, changes were made in histext, including the names of all the characters. Fortunately Grey's originalhandwritten manuscript has survived, so now this story can be told with hischaracters named and presented as he intended them to be.

In 1925 widowed businessman Elijah Winters brings hisdaughter, Cherry, from Long Island to stay at a trading post in a remote areasome distance from Flagstaff, Arizona. Removed from the country clubs andspeakeasies, Cherry is at first bored with simple ranch life, and to entertainherself she flirts with several of the cowboys, not realizing they are verydifferent from the young men she knew back east. Also very different is StephenHeftral, a young archaeologist who is searching for an ancient and lost kiva ofa primitive Indian tribe that disappeared centuries before in what became theland of the Navajos.

Heftral believes that this lost kiva is most probablyin a desert fastness called Beckyshibeta, the Navajo word for waterhole. Elijah colludes with Heftral to awaken Cherry to a new and healthier wayof life by taking her, by force if necessary, to the site. Cherry resents being kidnapped but comes to forget theluxury of her past in the beauty and dangers of the canyons - and in the thrillof making an important archaeological discovery.

This ambitious tale weaves a grand narrative of the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad line, which serves as the backdrop for a tender romance that blooms between the virtuous Allie and the mysterious and taciturn protagonist, Warren Neale.

From beloved author Zane Grey come four thrilling tales of the West. The very essence of the American West can be found in the stories of Zane Grey, an author whose popularity has not flagged since his first novel was published.

"The Lone Star Ranger" is a Western novel by Zane Grey. The story takes place in Texas, and numerous main characters are Texas Rangers, a famous band of highly adept law enforcement officials. Buck Duane becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law. Though an outlaw is not always a crook, if the Rangers say he is an outlaw, it's just as bad - he's a hunted man. After killing a man in self-defense, Duane is compelled to 'go on the dodge'. At an outlaw hideaway, he meets a captured, beautiful young woman and wishes to see her free.

Zane Grey wrote about the West and lived it as well. Tales of Lonely Trails is a collection of true travel tales describing his explorations of uninhabited areas of the west, much of it on pack horses with a guide. Here are descriptions of his hunting, camping, and exploring trips in the wild and desolate parts of the West, including Arizona territory, Colorado, Death Valley, the Tonto Basin, the Grand Canyon, and more. These adventures gave him the firsthand experience that he later used in writing his descriptions of the landscape and characters of his Western novels.

Jane Withersteen and her friend, Venters, find themselves at odds with the local Mormon church leaders, who covet her vast and valuable property and, at the same time, despise her deep friendship with Venters, a Gentile. A stranger, Lassiter, enters their lives while searching for his long-lost sister and becomes Jane's protector and Venters' mentor. Soon afterward, Venters is thrust together with a girl named Bess, and the four of them discover how their lives have been intertwined for years.

A hilarious story of three outfielders, one crazy, one cranky, and one able to move like the wind. Their potential to win ball games is phenomenal...if only their coach could get them under control!

This wonderful, dramatic story was written in 1915, but for almost 100 years it has only existed in a profoundly censored version, "The Border Legion." Joan Randle, in a spirit of anger, sends Jim Cleve out into the lawless country of the mining frontier in Idaho Territory to test his mettle as a man. Then, regretting their quarrel, she goes in pursuit of him, in hope of turning him back, only to be taken captive by the notorious mining camp and stagecoach bandit, Jack Kells.