Pfeiffer director, zane greys west society zane grey wrote several books as sequels to previous works. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Before selling direct to a dealer, you may want to consider contacting the various book auction houses that i had mentioned in your other. This complete collection about ken wards adventures include the following novels. Works of zane grey, american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts. Five star first edition western series by grey, zane. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 the online books page. Leveraction rifles stood in corners, holstered peacemakers hung from pegs, and not a tv was to be found.
Grey was an avid fisherman and wrote a lot about fishing. The light of western stars by zane grey, paperback barnes. A short essay about the history of the western genre is also included. Pearl zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west.
His novels have consistently made the bestseller list and were often made into movies. Zane grey 1872 1939 was an american author best known for writing western novels, with his most famous being riders of the purple sage. Lucy bostil found the horse and the unconscious man who had roped him. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. Signature pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. Betty zane spirit of the border last trail drift fence hash knife outfit forlorn river nevada knights of the range twin sombreros light of western stars. Free western ebooks by zane grey, page one rope and wire. He lived in harsh lands but he found satisfaction in the work he did. First editions with dust jackets can command prices up to several hundred dollars. One of the most famous western authors of his time, grey fashioned psychodramas about the odyssey of the human soul. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book.
Grey next wrote a series of magazine articles and juvenile novels. A photographic odyssey, a 1985 coffeetable book that chronicles his fathers travels and adventures. Zane grey was born pearl zane gray in zanesville, ohio, in 1872. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Three thousand books lined the walls of my childhood home. Zane grey boise state university western writers series.
That work is widely considered the greatest western ever written, and grey remains one of the most famous au. Book of camps and trails 1931 arizona ames 1932 robbers roost 1932 the drift fence 1933 the hash knife outfit 1933. Without dust jackets, most first editions are worth substantially less. In the spirit and glory of a classic western, and published exactly as the author originally intended, knights of the range, is one of zane grey s swiftest and most exciting novels. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Zane grey 18721939 was one of the united states most popular writers of western fiction. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of.
Values of zane grey books are difficult to determine. Zane grey ebook by zane grey 1230000920094 rakuten kobo. Jan 29, 2018 three thousand books lined the walls of my childhood home. Zane grey 18721939 was an american author of western adventure novels and short stories. Dick powell was often the star, as well as the host. Zane grey books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
Romance, gorgeous scenery, brave and also threatening characters striving to own the plains and mountains. Zane grey s betty zane zane grey western series inspired by the life and adventures of author zane grey s greatgreatgrandmother, this first edition of the ohio river trilogy tells the story of the last battle of the american revolution, in which the heroine was a young, spunky, and beautiful. The hash knife outfit, riders of the purple sage, the dude. As with any collectible, the value is often in the eye of the beholder. 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 four complete novels 2nd series hc good readable. With dick powell, walter sande, denver pyle, bill erwin.
Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. The plucky protagonist was an ancestor of zane grey who fought ferociously during the revolutionary war, serving as a key gobetween during several battles against the. 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. He was a very prolific author and one of the first authors to become a millionaire. Zane grey is the bestknown author of western cowboy and other adventure stories. Read 50 classic western books by zane grey available from rakuten kobo. Zane grey has been credited with creating the myths that everyone associates with the old west, with some of the best books in his bibliography including. The genre peaked around the early 1960s, largely due to the popularity of televised westerns such as. In the list below, related book titles are grouped together. Grey stories have been adapted into over 100 movies and his total book sale exceeds 40 million copies. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Complete series of ken wards adventures zane grey on. Vtg lot of 8 paperback book western novels zane grey louis. This ultimate zane grey collection includes 26 novels and 14 short stories.
He took his first trip to arizona in 1907 and, following his return, wrote and published his first western, the heritage of the desert. Zane grey grey, zane, 18721939 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article grey, zane, 18721939. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book in addition to the commercial success of his printed works, his books have had second. Produced in the 1960s, they were bound in red and tan cloth and originally came in a rice paper cover. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans.
Zane grey was a prolific american writer of historical and western novels. Authors similar to zane grey meet your next favorite book. The first 60 titles are fairly common, however the final 15 titles are scarce and can be difficult to locate. Betty zane spirit of the border last trail drift fence hash knife outfit forlorn river nevada knights of the range twin sombreros light of western stars majestys rancho riders of the purple sage rainbow trail wanderer of. Zane grey, the bestselling author of sixtyfive western novels, is one of the most recognized and respected writers of western fiction. Fine in red and tan cloth with red and blue spine gilt. Most of these books have little value, but the last thirteen in the list below are substantially rarer and command higher values. Lassiter series in order loren zane grey fictiondb. Pfeiffer director, zane grey s west society zane grey wrote several books as sequels to previous works. Riders of the purple sage, grey s bestknown bestseller, is a thrilling saga set on the utaharizona border country that features a despicable villain and a straightshootin hero in a tale of passion, rivalry, and revenge.
Zane grey was one of the first millionaire authors. Books by series coming soon new releases this months biggest new books. Pearl zane grey 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. She saved both their lives, taking sloans heart in the process. 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. Apr 29, 20 i have 2 book series, one by zane grey the trail driver, hardback cover, published by collier, ny. His works have been translated into twentythree languages and have been made into more than one hundred movies. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore.
Grey was born january 31, 1872, in zanesville, ohio. Zane grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. He connected with millions of readers worldwide and helped shape the western genre. Historical photos of zane grey used with permission of dr.
He writes like jack london and his characters are like jack nickelson. In the trail driver, the heroine is disguised as a boy while a cast of hardbitten, weatherbeaten characters drive 4,000 cattle north out of texas, braving the weather. 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. An anthology based earlier more so than later on the novels and stories of zane grey. An american angler in australia 1937 text in australia. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Wallace, zane grey theatre was originally based on the short stories and novels of western author zane grey, but as the episodes continued, new material was. He took his first trip to arizona in 1907 and, following his return, wrote and published his first western, desert heritage. 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. The complete series list for lassiter loren zane grey. Grey s books were a big influence on the idealization of the american frontier and his book riders of the purple sage is considered by many to be the greatest western novel ever written.
My leisure time was spent either gallivanting ahorseback through the rocky mountains surrounding my home, or buried in a. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and dentist. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author and dentist best known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the western genre in literature and the arts. Works of zane grey us illustrated series four book 22. Zane grey books list of books by author zane grey thriftbooks. Western fiction is a genre of literature set in the american old west frontier and typically set from the late eighteenth to the late nineteenth century. The light of western stars 1914 the lone star ranger 1915.
Mysterious rider zane grey westerns free audio book. Covers are good condition, slight yellowing on pages. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide. Black editions were 1960s reprints of seventythree zane grey american old west story novels. Grey, who gave up a career in dentistry to write full time, was one of the first superstar novelists who earned bigtime pay checks from writing.
On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. The historical novel betty zane was famed western writer zane grey s first published book. His bestselling book was riders of the purple sage. Wellknown writers of western fiction include zane grey from the early 20th century and louis lamour from the mid20th century. The ultimate collection 49 works classic westerns and much more kindle. By zane grey author in westerns, zz free an ancient feud between two frontier families is inflamed when one of the families takes up cattle rustling. Pearl zane grey was best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts, but he also wrote two hunting books, six childrens books, three baseball books, and eight fishing books. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family.
A very distinctive look to this series magazine advertisement, circa early 1950s. Dick powells zane grey theatre, sometimes simply called zane grey theatre, is an american western anthology series which ran on cbs from 1956 to 1961. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. The name loren zane grey also appeared as the author of a series of ghostwritten western novels based on lassiter, the hero in zane grey s riders of the purple sage. 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. 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.
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