Just then, an unlikely hero, the infamous gunfighter lassiter, routs the persecutors and is drawn. Considered by scholars to have played a significant. Zane grey 18721939 dubbed the most popular western of all times zane greys riders of the purple sage was the benchmark by which every other novel in the western genre came to be judged. Riders of the purple sage by grey, first edition abebooks. The year is 1871, and wealthy ranch owner jane withersteen is in trouble. It happens to be a western although im not particularly drawn to this genre. Does anybody know whether zane grey wrote a sequel to this book. Riders of the purple sage is a western novel by zane grey, first published in 1912. Today the antiquarian book market seems to disparage westerns beyond any other genre. Signed and inscribed by zane grey in his signature purple ink to lola gornall on the front free endpaper. Riders of the purple sage by grey, zane used books and. Books by zane grey author of riders of the purple sage.
Riders of the purple sage is a western novel by zane grey, first published by harper. So i decided to finally read riders of the purple sage. I grew up with zane grey movies and books all around. Sep 27, 2002 initially published in 1912 and the first of zane grey s many bestsellers, this stirring tale of adventure in the high country established the prototype for western novels of the twentieth century. In the remote border country of south utah, a man is about to be whipped by the mormons in order to pressure jane withersteen.
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Zane greys bestknown novel, riders of the purple sage, was first published in 1912. Vintage book 1912 riders of the purple sage by zane grey. She has incurred the displeasure of her mormon church leaders by refusing to marry a. Nov 15, 2000 riders of the purple sage chapter i lassiter a sharp clipclop of ironshod hoofs deadened and died away, and clouds of yellow dust drifted from under the cottonwoods out over the sage. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Zane grey is noted for his careful research and accurate portrayal of the american west. Mar 28, 2016 while lassiter is assisting jane at the ranch, her friend and rider bern venters is having an adventure of his own in the utah canyon lands. Riders of the purple sage 1912 hardcover book zane grey western mormon cattle. Author zane grey s riders of the purple sage 1912 illustrated douglas duer part 2. Zane grey first met lola gornall, a poet living in australia in april 1933. Riders of the purple sage dover thrift editions by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Riders of the purple sage riders of the purple sage series, book 1. In 1912, his book riders of the purple sage was published and became the very first zane grey best seller. Literature network zane grey riders of the purple sage chapter i. A gentile sage rider is about to be whipped by the mormons to coerce the rich and beautiful jane withersteen to marry against her will. Reading zane greys 1912 riders of the purple sage is a little bit disconcerting. Zane grey s riders of the purple sage is probably one of the most famous westerns ever written, but, despite its popularity since it was first published in 1912, the book may not hold as significant a place in the canon of the american west for the simple reason that, until 2005, many people had never actually read the book that grey wrote. Considered by many critics to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular western genre, the novel has been called the most popular western novel of all time. Sep 01, 2004 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Initially published in 1912 and the first of zane grey s many bestsellers, this stirring tale of adventure in the high country established the prototype for western novels of the twentieth century. The novel that set the pattern for the modern western, riders of the purple sage was first published in 1912, immediately selling over a million copies. Zane grey s most popular book is ken ward in the jungle.
In the little village of cottonwoods, utah, mormon rancher jane withersteen endures persecution, religious zealots, and cattle rustlers trying to prey on her land. Riders of the purple sage oxford worlds classics by grey, zane published by oxford. Riders of the purple sage by grey, first edition abebooks passion for books. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey riders of the purple sage when you shop the largest online selection at. Unfollow zane grey riders of the purple sage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Grey s first book was published in 1904, and he went on to write more than 50 novels, most of them tales of adventure with a western setting, including the last of the plainsmen 1908, riders of the purple sage 1912, the thundering herd 1925, code of the west 1934, and west of the pecos 1937. Riders of the purple sage 1912 brought grey his greatest popular.
Considered by scholars to have played a significant role in shaping the formula of the popular western genre, the novel has been called the most popular western novel of all time. Between 1934 and 1938 grey sent her over 500 letters. Riders of the purple sage by grey, signed abebooks. Riders of the purple sage by grey abebooks passion for books. Riders of the purple sage is zane grey s bestknown novel. In desperation, jane whispers a prayer, whence cometh my help. A woman, jane, has inherited her fathers wealthy ranch. The book is of the western genre that zane grey popularized. Riders of the purple sage zane grey the rainbow trail the spirit of the border the untamed max brand the night horseman the seventh. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by. The commercial success of his books brought forth establishment and popularization of. You can also read the full text online using our ereader.
Online book riders of the purple sage by zane grey ereader read online flibusta how read offline. Set in utah during the nineteenth century, this novel offers an early critique on the. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american dentist and author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the western genre in literature and the arts. Almost all 1912 dustjackets are rare but this one is notoriously so, as rare as any major 20th. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Greys first book was published in 1904, and he went on to write more than 50 novels, most of them tales of adventure with a western setting, including the last of the plainsmen 1908, riders of the purple sage 1912, the thundering herd 1925, code of the west 1934, and west of the pecos 1937. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey free at loyal books. Zane greys lassiter books at readers of the purple sage. How much is a first edition, 1912, riders of the purple sage. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey hardcover later. The story runs quite slow, especially in the beginning.
Along with heritage of the desert these two rank one and two. The author of 86 books, he is today considered the father of the western genre, with its heady romances and mysterious outlaws. Arguably zane grey s most popular novel and a forerunner of the western genre, riders of the purple sage tells the story of a mormon woman caught between the persecution of religious zealots and several gentile gunmen seeking to lend her a helping hand. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey first edition. Written by zane grey and published in 1912, this adventure on the american frontier was his bestselling work. Lassiter a sharp clipcrop of ironshod hoofs deadened and died away, and clouds of yellow dust drifted from under the cottonwoods out over the sage.
The pace picks up towards the end with horse chases and misplaced rocks. Riders of the purple sage is a story of heroism, love, brave men and strong women, good dogs and fast horses. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. How much is a first edition, 1912, riders of the purple. Over the years, id wanted to read riders of the purple sage by zane grey 1912, curious at his take on mormonism a century ago. Without a doubt riders of the purple sage is the best western ever written. She has incurred the displeasure of her mormon church leaders by refusing to marry a church elder and by befriending gentiles nonmormons. Free western ebooks by zane grey page one from wikipedia pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american dentist and author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the western genre in literature and the arts. Zane greys riders of the purple sage is probably one of the most famous westerns ever written, but, despite its popularity since it was first published in 1912, the book may not hold as significant a place in the canon of the american west for the simple reason that, until 2005, many people had never actually read the book that grey wrote. Aug 17, 2015 riders of the purple sage is one of my alltime favorite novels. Riders of the purple sage is a novel by the american prolific writer zane grey. It portrays the archetypal lone gun slinger, out to wreak revenge for past wrongs who falls foul of the rich and powerful and finally rides. Riders of the purple sage zane grey 1912 first edition hardcover.
Librivox recording of riders of the purple sage, by zane grey. Last month weve seen the release of a new audiobook version performed. And zane grey is the best author to have ever penned the story of the american west. It was first published in 1912 to help establish the whole tradition of western novels and consequently western movies. The plots focus is a proud young heroine whos determined to defend her utah. Riders of the purple sage zane grey first edition biblioctopus.
Riders of the purple sage 1912 hardcover book zane grey. Riders of the purple sage is zane greys bestknown novel. Riders of the purple sage zane grey all you can books. One of the earliest western novels, it tells the story of jane withersteens struggle to. The first few pages are partially split from spine. Online book riders of the purple sage by zane grey ereader read online flibusta how read offline self. Riders of the purple sage tells the story of jane withersteen and her battle to overcome persecution by members of her. If you are interested in selling your books, i suggest that the best route for these would be through auction. Online book riders of the purple sage by zane grey.
After all these years, i finally read it this past week, and wished to comment on it. Page 110 for his camp venters chose a shady, grassy plot between the silver spruces and the cliff. As a kid the home library included a complete set of zane grey. Riders of the purple sage ebook written by zane grey. He was an author and a dentist who shot to fame with his association with the western genre, arts, and literature.
Riders of the purple sage 1912 helped shape the western genre, considered to be one of the best and most popular western novels of all time. Zane grey s story is riveting with a plot that includes love as well as a compelling mystery which comes together and finally is revealed fully at the end. Told by a master storyteller who, according to critic russell nye, combined adventure, action, violence, crisis, conflict, sentimentalism, and sex in an extremely shrewd mixture, riders of the purple sage is a classic of the western genre. Arguably zane greys most popular novel and a forerunner of the western genre, riders of the purple sage tells the story of a mormon woman caught between the persecution of religious zealots and several gentile gunmen seeking to lend her a helping hand. Originally published in 1912, it was one of the earliest works of western fiction and played a significant role in popularizing that genre. The lower inside corner of the back of the book has a very light water stain. 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. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey riders of the purple sage and zane grey riders of the purple sage 1912.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read riders of the purple sage. Riders of the purple sage riders of the purple sage audiobook, by zane grey. May 12, 1934, to lola, this is my most popular book and has sold over 3,000,000, zane grey. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey, paperback barnes. Jim lassiter is the main character in riders of the purple sage 1912 and the sequel the rainbow trail. The pan book of horror stories pan 70th anniversary. Published in 1912, riders of the purple sage is one of the original books in the american western genre. Riders of the purple sage zane grey s most enduring classic the book that invented the myth of the american west. Riders of the purple sage is one of the most iconic books in the western genre.
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