Bøger af Zane Grey

"Betty Zane" is a historical novel about Elizabeth "Betty" Zane McLaughlin Clark (1765-1823), a heroine of the Revolutionary War on the American frontier. The author Zane Grey is her great-grandnephew. "Spirit of the Border" is a historical novel based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. The story deals with the attempt by Moravian Church missionaries to Christianize Indians and how two brothers'' lives take different paths upon their arrival on the border. A highly romanticized account, the novel is the second in a trilogy, the first of which is Betty Zane, Grey''s first published work, and "The Last Trail", which focuses on the life of Jonathan Zane, Grey''s ancestor. Zane Grey (1872-1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the Western genre in literature and the arts. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines. Table of Contents: ΓÇó Betty Zane ΓÇó The Spirit of the Border ΓÇó The Last Trail

"From Missouri" is an ancient Western adventure story book written by Henry Zane Grey. Zane Grey's "From Missouri" is a dramatic adventure narrative placed within the difficult UnitedWest. As an iconic Western story, it transports traffic to the thrills and dangers of frontier existence. The narrative follows Bud Thurston, an active Missourian who embarks on an unplanned farm animals pressure for the duration of the untamed plains. Bud, alongside an in depth type of people, tackles an array of stressful situations, include destructive Native American tribes similarly to unstable terrain. Amidst the problems of the course, Bud receives concerned in a bootleg dating with a lively frontier lady, presenting an intensity of romance to the motion-packed plot. Grey's wonderful prose efficaciously evokes the factors of interest, sounds, and demanding conditions of the Old West, carrying readers lower returned in time to the instances of cowboys, outlaws, and large-open expanses. Throughout Bud's reports, the story delves explores situation topics of braveness, friendship, and the unbreakable resilience of humans within the face of stressful situations. "From Missouri" epitomizes Zane Grey's enduring legacy as one of the maximum cute storytellers of the American West, captivating readers with its mixture of interesting adventure and undying romance.

In the untamed American West, where the rugged landscapes echo with the sound of galloping hooves and the spirit of the frontier still burns bright, "Wildfire" tells the gripping tale of a magnificent stallion and the men and women whose lives are forever changed by its presence.Lin Slone, a skilled horse wrangler, is drawn to a breathtaking wild stallion, whom he names Wildfire. With a coat like fire and a spirit as untamed as the land itself, Wildfire is a force of nature. When Lin's path crosses with the captivating Ruth Virey, their love for Wildfire becomes a shared passion that transcends boundaries and kindles a deep connection between them.But the West is a place of challenges and danger, and the allure of Wildfire attracts not only the hearts of those who admire him but also the greed of those who seek to possess him. As rivalries intensify and tensions escalate, Lin and Ruth must fight not only to protect Wildfire but also to protect their love and the future they dream of together.Zane Grey, a master of Western storytelling, weaves a tale of love, adventure, and the indomitable spirit of the West. "Wildfire" is a thrilling saga of the American frontier, where the bond between humans and horses runs deep, and where the pursuit of freedom and love knows no bounds. Join Lin, Ruth, and Wildfire on an epic journey through the wild and breathtaking landscapes of the Old West, where the heart-pounding excitement of the untamed frontier awaits.

Zdziwisz się, jaka relacja może połączyć Cię z osobą, z którą nigdy z własnej woli byś się nie zbliżył.Ostatnią rzeczą, jakiej pragnie Milt Dale, to mieć towarzystwo w trakcie swoich wędrówek po lesie. Również Helena i jej siostra Bo wolałyby nie być skazane na kontakt z tym szorstkim mężczyzną. Dziewczęta są jednak gotowe poddać się jego surowym zasadom - byle uniknąć porwania. W drodze przez dzikie góry Arizony w tej niespodziewanej ludzkiej konfiguracji rodzi się osobliwa więź. Czy po zakończeniu wędrówki dziewczęta i samotnik będą w stanie rozejść się w swoje strony?Miłośnicy powieści "Droga" Cormaca McCarthy’ego mogą zacierać ręce!Zane Grey (1872-1939) - amerykański pisarz, uważany za twórcę gatunku westernu. Twórca poczytnych książek (np. "Jeźdźcy purpurowego stepu" - 1912), z których większość została zekranizowana. Łącznie napisał ponad 80 utworów, głównie o tematyce Dzikiego Zachodu, niektóre z nich przetłumaczono na język polski. W 1951 r. znalazł się na liście autorów objętych cenzurą, a jego publikacje zostały usunięte z obiegu.

Wyprawa po lepszą przyszłość może oznaczać wyprawę na "tamten świat".Ameryka, czasy pionierów, którzy z narażeniem życia przemierzają niekończące się stepy - w poszukiwaniu pracy, pieniędzy i przygód. Gdy wybucha wojna secesyjna, karawany podróżnych tracą eskortę żołnierzy, którzy są kierowani na front. Wozy osadników stają się atrakcyjnym łupem na Indian. Clint Belmet i May Bell - niegdyś kompanii zabaw - tracą w takich okolicznościach rodziców i zostają brutalnie rozdzieleni. Czy uda im się odnaleźć po latach? I czy jest sens rozdrapywać zabliźnione rany?Cenisz "Krwawy południk" Cormaca McCarthy'ego? Koniecznie sięgnij po tę książkę!Zane Grey (1872-1939) - amerykański pisarz, uważany za twórcę gatunku westernu. Twórca poczytnych książek (np. "Jeźdźcy purpurowego stepu" - 1912), z których większość została zekranizowana. Łącznie napisał ponad 80 utworów, głównie o tematyce Dzikiego Zachodu, niektóre z nich przetłumaczono na język polski. W 1951 r. znalazł się na liście autorów objętych cenzurą, a jego publikacje zostały usunięte z obiegu.

Przywilej pierwszeństwa skrywa w swoim cieniu gorzkie doświadczenia przekraczania granic, niewygodnych kompromisów i palących łez.Ameryka XIX wieku - czas pionierskich wypraw i bezwzględnej walki o panowanie nad kolejnymi obszarami wielkiego lądu. Szczególnie burzliwym terenem jest stan Utah, gdzie fanatyczni mormoni szukają schronienia przed prawnymi konsekwencjami swoich brutalnych praktyk. Swoje surowe zasady próbują narzucić lokalnej społeczności i wytrwale tępią wszystkich "innowierców". W takich okolicznościach Jane Withersteen próbuje wytrwać na swoim ranczu. Czy wyrachowane małżeństwo z przywódcą lokalnego zgromadzenia mormonów zapewni jej spokojne życie? I ileż można trzymać na wodzy własne emocje? Zwłaszcza gdy w miasteczku pojawia się samotny kowboj Lassiter...Książka uchodzi za pierwszy western w historii literatury. Była wielokrotnie ekranizowana, m.in. w 1925 r. przez Lynna Reynoldsa.Zane Grey (1872-1939) - amerykański pisarz, uważany za twórcę gatunku westernu. Twórca poczytnych książek (np. "Jeźdźcy purpurowego stepu" - 1912), z których większość została zekranizowana. Łącznie napisał ponad 80 utworów, głównie o tematyce Dzikiego Zachodu, niektóre z nich przetłumaczono na język polski. W 1951 r. znalazł się na liście autorów objętych cenzurą, a jego publikacje zostały usunięte z obiegu.

This book is a classic Western adventure novel, telling the story of Buck Duane, a retired Texas ranger who is called back into action when he has to defend his family's honor against a gang of outlaws. Grey's vivid prose and taut action scenes bring the Old West to life, making this a must-read for fans of the genre.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Zane Grey (January 31, 1872 - October 23, 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the American frontier, including the novel...

Pearl Zane Grey (1872 - 1939) was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the American frontier. Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) was his best-selling book. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had second lives and continuing influence when adapted as films and television productions. As of 2012, 112 films, two television episodes, and a television series, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater, had been made that were based loosely on his novels and short stories. Grey became one of the first millionaire authors. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide, during peacetime and war, and inspired many Western writers who followed him. Volume ONE In this book: Riders of the Purple Sage The Man of the Forest The Lone Star Ranger The Heritage of the Desert Desert Gold

""Valley of Wild Horses"" is a classic Western novel by Zane Grey. The story follows a young cowboy named Milt Dale who travels to the remote and rugged valley in search of wild horses to capture and sell. Along the way, he meets a beautiful young woman named Helen, who is living on her father's ranch in the valley. Dale soon discovers that the valley is controlled by a ruthless gang of rustlers who are stealing the wild horses and terrorizing the local ranchers. With the help of Helen and a few brave cowboys, Dale sets out to stop the rustlers and restore peace to the valley. The novel is full of action, adventure, and romance, and captures the rugged beauty of the American West.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

In the morning, after breakfasting early, I took a turn up and down the main street of Sanderson, made observations and got information likely to serve me at some future day, and then I returned to the hotel ready for what might happen.

A sharp clip-crop of iron-shod hoofs deadened and died away, and clouds of yellow dust drifted from under the cottonwoods out over the sage. Jane Withersteen gazed down the wide purple slope with dreamy and troubled eyes. A rider had just left her and it was his message that held her thoughtful and almost sad, awaiting the churchmen who were coming to resent and attack her right to befriend a Gentile.

Although the title of this Zane Grey novel calls to mind an image of a lone cowboy and his trusty steed trotting on the open plains at sunset, you'll be surprised to figure out the true identity of the mysterious rider. Gunfights, ranch life and romance -- this early masterpiece of the Western genre offers something for every reader.

For the first time, Richard B. Foster brings you a classic by Zane Grey. Clearly a literary great, Grey gave his great gifts to the world with his classic works, including this western short story, "Nonnezoshe." Enjoy Grey's amazing imagination as you take a trip into the Old West.

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The U. P. Trail is a classic Western novel written by Zane Grey. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the adventures of a group of pioneers who are traveling westward along the Union Pacific Railroad. The main character, Warren Neale, is a young man who has left his home in the East to seek his fortune in the West. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including cowboys, Indians, and outlaws. The novel is full of action and adventure, as the pioneers face many obstacles and dangers on their journey. They must deal with harsh weather conditions, attacks by hostile Indians, and the threat of bandits who are after their valuable supplies. Along the way, Neale falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Allie Lee, who is also traveling westward with her family.The U. P. Trail is a thrilling tale of the American West, full of excitement, danger, and romance. Zane Grey's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, and his skillful storytelling keeps readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves Westerns or adventure stories.1918. From the master of the western comes a novel full of romance and adventure. The story begins: In the early sixties a trail led from the broad Missouri, swirling yellow and turgid between its green-groved borders, for miles and miles out upon the grassy Nebraska plains, turning westward over the undulating prairie, with its swales and billows and long, winding lines of cottonwoods, to a slow, vast heave of rising ground-Wyoming-where the herds of buffalo grazed and the wolf was lord and the campfire of the trapper sent up its curling blue smoke from beside some lonely stream; on and on over the barren lands of eternal monotony, all so gray and wide and solemn and silent under the endless sky; on, ever on, up to the bleak, black hills and into the waterless gullies and through the rocky gorges where the deer browsed and the savage lurked; then slowly rising to the pass between the great bold peaks, and across the windy uplands into Utah, with its verdant valleys, green as emeralds, and its haze-filled canons and wonderful wind-worn cliffs and walls, and its pale salt lakes, veiled in the shadows of stark and lofty rocks, dim, lilac-colored, austere, and isolated. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

The Desert of Wheat is a thrilling and romantic tale of sabotage in the wheat fields of the Pacific Northwest during World War I. A passionate novel of patriotic and anti-union propaganda, it portrays the anxieties of the young country threatened by a foreign war after the closing of the frontier. Grey captures the heart of a nation at the brink of a century of change.

Contributors Include John Farrar, T. K. Whipple, Rupert Hughes, John Wannamaker And L. H. Robbins.

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Born in 1875, the author was raised in Zanesville, Ohio, a town founded by his mother's family, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1896. His passion for the American West was aroused in 1907 when Grey had an opportunity to tour the West with Buffalo Jones, a longtime hunter and adventurer.

"The Mysterious Rider" is an enthralling Western novel written by Zane Grey. The story centers around Ben Ide, a young cowboy who becomes entangled with a mysterious and enigmatic figure known as Hell-Bent Wade. With a dark past and a relentless pursuit of vengeance, Wade's presence disrupts the peaceful town of Monty Price. Through the journey of its characters, "The Mysterious Rider" explores themes of honor, justice, and the power of forgiveness. Grey masterfully weaves together action, romance, and moral dilemmas, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. With its atmospheric setting and complex characters, "The Mysterious Rider" showcases Grey's talent for crafting captivating Western tales that have enthralled readers for generations.

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"The Call of the Canyon" is a novel written by the American author Zane Grey. It was first published in 1924 and is known for its Western and romantic themes.The story is set in the American Southwest and follows the character of Glenn Kilbourne, a wealthy and successful man who is unhappy with his life in New York City. He decides to return to the Arizona canyons and the open spaces of the West. There, he finds himself drawn into a love triangle with two women, Carley Burch and Flo Hutter, as he grapples with his feelings for the natural beauty of the canyons and the call of the open wilderness.Zane Grey was a prolific author of Western novels and is known for his vivid descriptions of the American West. "The Call of the Canyon" is one of his many works that explores the conflict between urban life and the untamed wilderness, as well as themes of love and self-discovery. It is a classic example of Grey's contributions to Western literature.