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Published in 1924, this non-fiction adventure recounts Zane Grey's real-life experiences capturing mountain lions in the rugged Grand Canyon. Accompanied by famed plainsman Buffalo Jones and a Navajo guide, Grey sets out on a thrilling expedition to lasso lions for preservation rather than sport. The narrative blends humor, danger, and the grandeur of the canyon, providing a vivid depiction of early conservation efforts. Grey's detailed descriptions of the landscape and wildlife, combined with the physical challenges of roping lions, offer an exhilarating and unique perspective on life in the American West.…mehr

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Published in 1924, this non-fiction adventure recounts Zane Grey's real-life experiences capturing mountain lions in the rugged Grand Canyon. Accompanied by famed plainsman Buffalo Jones and a Navajo guide, Grey sets out on a thrilling expedition to lasso lions for preservation rather than sport. The narrative blends humor, danger, and the grandeur of the canyon, providing a vivid depiction of early conservation efforts. Grey's detailed descriptions of the landscape and wildlife, combined with the physical challenges of roping lions, offer an exhilarating and unique perspective on life in the American West.
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Autorenporträt
Pearl Zane Grey (1872 -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; he idealized the American frontier. Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) was his best-selling book. Grey became one of the first millionaire authors. 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. Zane Grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the Old West; his books and stories were adapted into other media, such as film and TV productions. He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously and/or based on serials originally published in magazines. His total book sales exceed 40 million.