Zane Grey

Broschiertes Buch

The U.P. Trail (Annotated)

Beschreibung

Heroism, lust, and greed play out in the Old West New and ancient worlds threaten romantic love. The definitive edition. • Features an extended biography of the life and experiences of Pearl Zane Grey Built around the construction of the Union-Pacific Railroad, William Neale's new-found love in Allie blossoms in unbearable conditions. Fueled by the desire to see the railroad complete, William has to contend with the brutal terrain, bandits, badlands, and displaced Indians. In the midst of all the evil and hatred, William Neale develops a romantic relationship with Allie, creating a surprising twist to the story. In his railroad, William is tactical but the virtuous Allie makes him unpredictable, reckless, and adorable. "He gripped a knife and the blade was bloody." William and Allie are brought together by mysterious circumstances. Their love remains strong amidst bizarre occurrences. While they struggle against a broken social structure, obstacles block them at every turn. They exemplify the spirit of human survival. Will Allie and William overcome their personal demons before it spoils their love for each other? Get your copy of this Sastrugi Press classic today!

Autor

Pearl Zane Grey was an American author and dentist known for his novels and stories. He was born on January 31, 1872, in Zanesville, Ohio. He was the fourth son born to Alice "Allie" Josephine Zane and Lewis M. Gray. His mother was a Quaker immigrant whose forefather Robert Zane came to the American colonies in 1673. His father was a dentist. Grey studied dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his graduation in 1896. He got married to Lina Roth also known as Dolly in 1905. He had anger issues, depression and suffered mood swings which affected his life. And so, Grey spent most of his time away from the family, while Dolly managed his career and raised their three children. Their family moved to California in 1918 and settled in Altadena, California in 1920 in a home they named as Zane Grey Estate. Grey continued writing during 1930s and was in great depression. From 1925 to his death in 1939 he travelled away from his family exploring the unspoiled lands, particularly the islands of the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia. He died on October 23, 1939, aged 67 at his home in Altadena, California due to heart attack.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sastrugi Press LLC
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. April 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 565g
• ISBN-13: 9781944986643
• ISBN-10: 1944986642
• Artikelnr.: 60441521