The Mysterious Rider
by Zane Grey
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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..
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Well, I have always heard about Zane Grey, but this is my first western read. I expected it to be rather like The Lone Ranger or Maverick --the television westerns I grew up with.
Instead, it was a romance, pure and simple. Set in an age where men were men and women strong. Sure could have surprised me! But it was also a book written by a nature-lover. No one could wax so lyrical over a geography without love.
I doubt I will ever be tempted to pick up another Grey, but I am glad I read this.
Instead, it was a romance, pure and simple. Set in an age where men were men and women strong. Sure could have surprised me! But it was also a book written by a nature-lover. No one could wax so lyrical over a geography without love.
I doubt I will ever be tempted to pick up another Grey, but I am glad I read this.
An enjoyable story for a cold Sunday afternoon by the fire. Not the deepest book you'll read, but the characters have a little more depth than the typical Zane Grey and the descriptions of Colorado wilderness are perfect.
This was my 18th Zane Grey novel. I've loved them all, but not this one. I'm not sure exactly what it was, but it just didn't do much for me.
This story is great! It's set in Colorado and tells of a love story and cowboy life. It's awesom!
This book is valued at $6.00 according to www.ABEBOOKS.com
This book is valued at $6.00 according to www.ABEBOOKS.com
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Zane Grey was born Pearl Zane Gray in 1872, in Zanesville, Ohio. He studied dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania, married Lina Elise Roth in 1905, then moved his family west where he began to write novels. The author of 86 books, he is today considered the father of the Western genre, with its heady romances and mysterious outlaws. Riders show more of the Purple Sage (1912) brought Grey his greatest popular acclaim. Other notable titles include The Light of Western Stars (1914) and The Vanishing American (1925). An extremely prolific writer, he often completed three novels a year, while his publisher would issue only one at a time. Twenty-five of his novels were published posthumously. His last, The Reef Girl, was published in 1977. Zane Grey died of heart failure on October 23 in Altadena, California, in 1939. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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- Canonical title*
- Salaperäinen ratsastaja
- Original title
- The mysterious rider
- Original publication date
- 1921
- People/Characters
- Columbine Belllounds (Wade); Bill Belllounds; Jack Belllounds; Wilson Moore; Bent Wade
- Important places
- White Slides Ranch, Kemmling, Colorado, USA
- Important events
- Homecoming for Jack.; Arrival of Hell-Bent Wade.; Fights between Jack and Wilson.; Gunplay at the rustler's cabin.; Showdown between Hell-Bent and Jack.
- First words
- A September sun, losing some of its heat if not its brilliance, was dropping low in the west over the black Colorado range.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)A faint, cool breeze strayed through the aspens, rustling the leaves whisperingly, and the slender columbines, gleaming pale in the twilight, lifted their sweet faces.
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