Riders of the purple sage zane grey 1912 book

Riders of the purple sage is zane grey s bestknown novel. Author zane greys riders of the purple sage 1912 illustrated douglas duer part 2. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey first edition 1912. Zane greys evocation of landscape the canyons and purple sage of utah is superb, and his lengthy descriptions of the secret valley, its wildlife and weather, and venters struggle to survive in it, show a joy in nature which is almost mystical. Riders of the purple sage 1912 hardcover book zane grey. As a forerunner for such great western authors as louis lamour, zane grey s book includes elements now considered to be classic. It portrays the archetypal lone gun slinger, out to wreak. Signed and inscribed by zane grey in his signature purple ink to lola gornall on the front free endpaper. Top 10 books by zane grey best book recommendations, best. 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. This book is the 872nd greatest fiction book of all time as determined by. It was published in 1912 and has remained in print and popular to this day. Riders of the purple sage by grey, first edition abebooks.

Riders of the purple sage by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zane grey 18721939 wrote as the 20th century was just beginning riders is. 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 zane grey s most enduring classic the book that invented the myth of the american west. Octavo, original brown cloth, mounted cover illustration. When the novel was first published in 1912, riders of the purple sage was met with fascination and criticism for its harsh characterization of mormons. Riders of the purple sage by zane grey, paperback barnes. 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. The lower inside corner of the back of the book has a very light water stain. Riders of the purple sage first edition signed zane. You can also read the full text online using our ereader.

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 a gentile sage rider is about to be whipped by the mormans to coerce the rich and beautiful jane withersteen to marry against her will. Zane greys writing transformed the history of the frontier into the mythic territory of the west. Originally published in 1912, it was one of the earliest works of western fiction and played a significant role in popularizing that genre. Riders of the purple sage zane greys most enduring classicthe book that invented the myth of the american west. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Originally published in 1912, it was one of the earliest works of western fiction and played a. Riders of the purple sage 1912 by zane grey reading 19001950. Riders of the purple sage, and the rainbow trail by zane grey 4. 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. Zane grey was a prolific american writer of historical and western novels. Zane grey, riders of the purple sage 1912 although riders of the purple sage was not the first modern western novel that honor more properly belongs to owen wisters the virginian 1902 it was certainly one of the most popular, and it set the stage for a cascade of similar novels from the pen of grey and his many imitators.

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. The definitive zane grey work of western fiction, riders of the purple sage, differs from other westerns youll read. 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. This page contains details about the fiction book riders of the purple sage by zane grey published in 1912. Author zane grey s riders of the purple sage 1912 illustrated douglas duer part 2. Does anybody know whether zane grey wrote a sequel to this book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read riders of the purple sage. Riders of the purple sage zane grey first edition biblioctopus.

Zane grey 18721939 wrote as the 20th century was just beginning riders is ed in 1912. 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. How much is a first edition, 1912, riders of the purple sage. Zane grey a gentile sagerider is about to be whipped by the mormans to coerce the rich and beautiful jane withersteen to. Riders of the purple sage 1912 hardcover book zane grey western mormon cattle. After inheriting a southern utah estate from her mormon father, jane withersteen becomes the victim of a cruel frontier law. Riders of the purple sage is a story about three main. Zane grey is noted for his careful research and accurate portrayal of the american west. In the little village of cottonwoods, utah, mormon rancher jane withersteen endures persecution, religious zealots, and cattle rustlers trying to. Set in midspring to latesummer in 1871 utah, the story follows jane withersteen, a young woman struggling to triumph over persecution by the polygamous flock. As a classic western, riders of the purple sage is indeed the book that laid down the rules for this genre. Unfollow zane grey riders of the purple sage to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Zane greys story is riveting with a plot that includes love as well as a compelling mystery which comes together and finally is.

In lassiter, zane grey creates an iconic prototype hero that inspired many books and films. In the canon country of southern utah, jane withersteen, a mormonborn spinster, has inherited a valuable ranch and spring which is coveted by other mormons in the community. It happens to be a western although im not particularly drawn to this genre. If you are interested in selling your books, i suggest that the best route for these would be through auction. As a forerunner for such great western authors as louis lamour, zane greys book includes elements now considered to be classic. Set in midspring to latesummer in 1871 utah, the story follows jane withersteen, a young woman struggling to triumph over persecution by the polygamous flock of her mormon fundamentalist church. First editionzane grey riders of the purple sage collectors. 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. Legend has it that the term purple prose arose from the color of the ink employed in printing the earliest pulp fiction, and when zane grey wrote his bestselling potboiler riders of the purple sage, he was surely swimming in it. Western author zane grey pearl zane grey,18721939 r.

Zane grey first met lola gornall, a poet living in australia in april 1933. Riders of the purple sage vintage book, zane grey, 1912. 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 the 872nd greatest. The book is of the western genre that zane grey popularized.

It has achieved a wider audience than even wisters the virginian and for many people stands as the western novel. Riders of the purple sage is one of my alltime favorite novels. The mormon church and its patriarchal society hold all power. Considered by scholars to have played a significant. The first few pages are partially split from spine. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre.

Aug 17, 2015 riders of the purple sage is one of my alltime favorite novels. 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. Reading zane greys 1912 riders of the purple sage is a little bit disconcerting. Set in a remote part of south utah in 1871, the novel is basically a morality tale in which individuals are redeemed or destroyed. 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.

For one thing the times of the writing are long ago in the rear view mirror. With a complex plot and engaging with issues of morality, isolation, and religion, this book is more than just the first westernit is a classic. In the little village of cottonwoods, utah, mormon rancher jane withersteen endures persecution, religious zealots, and cattle rustlers trying to prey on her land. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. Riders of the purple sage is a classic western from author zane grey. 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.

He invokes the color in the first scene of the novel and then deploys it on nearly every other page, frequently as. Riders of the purple sage is zane greys bestknown novel. 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 was actually an american dentist as well as an author, and his adventure novels and western novels are his most popular works. With the help of her friends, she overcomes adversity to find herself, a child who needs her and her true love in the process. Riders of the purple sage is the 1912 western novel written by american author zane grey. Considered by many critics to have played a significant. 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. Zane grey s writing transformed the history of the frontier into the mythic territory of the west. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. Jim lassiter is the main character in riders of the purple sage 1912 and the sequel the rainbow trail.