Zane grey 1872 1939 was an american author best known for writing western novels, with his most famous being riders of the purple sage. One of his key work is riders of the purple sage 1912. Zane grey was born pearl zane gray in zanesville, ohio, in 1872. His father was a dentist, who used to beat grey on a regular basis. Since he did not like his name he changed it as a young adult to zane grey. The novel riders of the purple sage 1912 was the most popular. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. Pearl zane grey mini bio 1 born pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872, in zanesville, ohioa town founded by his mothers familyfamed western novelist zane grey was an athlete and outdoorsman from an early age, with his main interests being fishing and baseball.
Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. Most of his literary works were set in an idealized american frontier. Zane greys christened name was pearl zane gray not grey. This comprehensive ebook presents the largest collection of zane greys works ever compiled in a single edition, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing in. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Western author zane grey left his mark on catalina south. Riders of the purple sage, greys bestknown bestseller, is a thrill.
Memories connected with first readings have played an important role, as have. Two years later grey produced his bestknown book, riders of the purple sage 1912, his alltime bestseller, and one of the most successful western novels of. Loren grey, a former longtime professor at cal state northridge and the keeper of the flame for his famous father, bestselling westernauthor zane grey, has died. He later dropped the pearl part in favor of just plain zane, and the family later. 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. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west and his books and stories have been adapted into over 100 movies. Zane grey 1872 1939 was a popular american frontier novelist who wrote his first story at the age of fifteen, entitled jim of the cave.
Zane grey was a celebrated twentieth century american author, famous for writing pulp fiction, adventure novels and stories. Grey came from a quaker background, and he had four siblings. Zane grey, one of the most successful and prolific chroniclers of the west in literary history, was born pearl zane gray, in zanesville, ohio, on jan. From one of the most beloved western authors comes an epic historical tale of. That work is widely considered the greatest western ever written, and grey remains one of the most famous au. Its long been observed that the best way to ensure a teenager will do something is to offer a prohibition against it.
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. The great depression had little effect on greys career. Zane grey biography, books and facts famous authors. Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created. While there were a few books first published by other publishing houses, most were from harpers. In the list below, related book titles are grouped together. At the end of zane greys most famous book, riders of the purple sage, the two main characters are left trapped in surprise valley.
Before selling direct to a dealer, you may want to consider contacting the various book auction houses that i had mentioned in your other question. S zane greys replica cabin is on the grounds of the rim country museum in payson, az. Zane grey 18721939 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. Director, zane greys west society zane grey wrote several books as sequels to previous works. Grey was born january 31, 1872, in zanesville, ohio. Whipple praised a battle of passions with one another and with the will, a struggle of love and hate, or remorse and revenge, of blood, lust, honor, friendship, anger, griefall of a grand scale and all incalculable and mysterious, and above all, a praise of the land and nature. See more ideas about zane grey, books and the fosters. Further exciting adventure then await jane and lassiter, as well as many new characters. One of the most famous western authors of his time, grey fashioned psychodramas about the odyssey of the human soul.
Enjoy the top 74 famous quotes, sayings and quotations by zane grey. The most celebrated author of classic western literature, zane grey created a large body of fiction, featuring exciting tales of the american frontier and sporting heroes. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Great trek five star first edition western by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. He took his first trip to arizona in 1907 and, following his return, wrote and published his first western, the heritage of the desert. Before you finished the book, the reasonably dashing man would have righted a few wrongs, stolen the heart of a girl that suffered great anguish. Although he was 31 years old before his first book was published in 1903, zane greys writing style and his depiction of the old wild west led to him becoming one of the highestearning authors of popular literature of his time. Zane grey died on 23 october 1939 at home in altadena, california, and now rests in the union cemetery of lackawaxen, pike county, pennsylvania, dolly beside him. Zane grey biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. The last roundup 1934 starring randolph scott, was also based on the novel. On one page of his sons book, zane grey sits in 1912 on a rock beside nasja begay, the piute indian who guided the first white explorersand, later, grey himselfthrough some of the most.
In addition to the commercial success of his printed works. The ultimate collection 49 works classic westerns and much. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey, the spirit of the border by zane grey, the last trail by zane grey, the rainbow trail. His fiction spanned the decades from the revolutionary war, as in the biographical betty zane, to the turmoilfilled years of the civil war and the postwar period of. Pearl 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. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. He was born in zanesville, ohio, in the united states.
One of the lesser know westerns from grey but still as t. The book acknowledges every ounce of recognition that grey. Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. But the mind does play a part, for the books that grapple most deeply with the. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Zane grey, on the other had, was much more complex. His most famous book, riders of the purple sage, helped zane grey to be the first millionaire author in the u. Riders of the purple sage, the border legion, wildfire, desert gold, betty zane, the last trail, the heritage of the desert, the lone star ranger, arizona clan, to the last man, the day of the beast, p.
No one connected intimately with a writer has any appreciation of his temperament, except to think him overdoing everything. Zane grey was one of the first millionaire authors. He was born on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio to a domineering father who was a dentist and a mother that followed the traditions of the time. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california.
Riders of the purple sage and the rainbow trail zane. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Zane grey was a famous author, fisherman and adventurer who travelled the world up until his death in 1939. Pearl zane grey was born 31st january 1872, to lewis and alice gray. His father reportedly responded by tearing the book to shreds and giving zane a beating. Therefore, if you have a zane grey book published by someone else, chances are that it is not a first edition and is a reprint. This is the reason why the most commercially successful ventures in the fields of movies and literature belong to the genre of adventure. Zane greys most enduring classicthe book that invented the myth of the american west. In the little village of cottonwoods, utah, mormon rancher jane withersteen endures persecution, religious zealots, and cattle rustlers trying to prey on her land. This story takes place 10 years later, when the wall to surprise valley is finally broken.
Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. How to get started reading zane grey zane greys west society. 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 grey zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american frontier. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail.
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