The U. P. Trail
Jul 2020 · Otbebookpublishing
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About this ebook
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.
About the author
Zane Grey, born Pearl Zane Grey on January 31, 1872, in Zanesville, Ohio, remains a towering figure in American literature, best known for his vivid depictions of the American frontier. Initially trained as a dentist, Grey's passion for storytelling led him to abandon his practice and pursue writing full-time. His works, often set against the rugged landscapes of the Old West, captured the imagination of early 20th-century readers and helped to popularize the Western genre.Grey's literary career was marked by prolific output and commercial success. His novels, characterized by their adventurous plots and richly detailed settings, offered readers an escape into a romanticized version of the American frontier. Grey's portrayal of complex characters and moral dilemmas resonated with a nation grappling with rapid modernization and a longing for simpler, more heroic times.Controversially, Grey's works have been critiqued for their stereotypical depictions of Native Americans and their sometimes simplistic moral binaries. Despite this, his influence on contemporary writers and the Western genre is undeniable. Authors like Louis L'Amour and Larry McMurtry have cited Grey as a significant inspiration.Beyond his literary contributions, Grey was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, advocating for the preservation of America's natural landscapes. His passion for the outdoors was not only reflected in his writing but also in his personal life, as he spent considerable time fishing, hunting, and exploring the wilderness.Zane Grey's legacy endures, not just through his extensive bibliography but also through the lasting impact he had on American culture and the Western genre. His ability to weave adventure, romance, and the spirit of the frontier into his narratives continues to captivate readers and inspire storytellers.
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