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"The Light of Western Stars" is a classic Western novel by Zane Grey. The story is set in the rugged and dangerous landscape of the Old West, where the heroine, a wealthy and independent woman named Madeline Hammond, travels to the frontier town of El Cajon to visit her brother. There, she meets a charismatic cowboy named Gene Stewart, who captures her heart despite their different backgrounds and social statuses. As their romance blooms, they must navigate various challenges and conflicts, including rival cowboys, bandits, and a powerful and corrupt local rancher. The novel is praised for its…mehr

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"The Light of Western Stars" is a classic Western novel by Zane Grey. The story is set in the rugged and dangerous landscape of the Old West, where the heroine, a wealthy and independent woman named Madeline Hammond, travels to the frontier town of El Cajon to visit her brother. There, she meets a charismatic cowboy named Gene Stewart, who captures her heart despite their different backgrounds and social statuses. As their romance blooms, they must navigate various challenges and conflicts, including rival cowboys, bandits, and a powerful and corrupt local rancher. The novel is praised for its vivid descriptions of the Western landscape, its action-packed plot, and its complex and sympathetic characters. It offers a thrilling and romantic glimpse into a bygone era of American history and remains a beloved classic of the Western genre.
Autorenporträt
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.