Publisher's Synopsis
Betty Zane is a historical novel by Zane Grey, published in 1903. It tells the story of Betty Zane, a young woman who lived in Fort Henry during the Revolutionary War. The book is set in the late 1700s, in the Ohio Valley, which was then the frontier of the American colonies. The story begins with the siege of Fort Henry by British and Native American forces. Betty Zane is the sister of the fort's commander, Ebenezer Zane, and she plays a key role in the defense of the fort. When the fort is running low on gunpowder, Betty volunteers to sneak out of the fort and retrieve a keg of gunpowder from her family's home, which is located outside the fort's walls. She successfully completes the mission, and the fort is able to hold off the attackers. The book also includes a romantic subplot, as Betty falls in love with a young man named Alfred Clarke, who is also involved in the defense of the fort. The novel is considered a classic of American literature, and it has been adapted into several films and television shows. This edition of the book is a large print edition, making it easier to read for those with visual impairments.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1903. Using an old note book that had been discovered in some rubbish as the source for his main facts, Grey tells the story of the famous exploit of Elizabeth Zane, which involved her brother's capture by the Indian Princess, of the burning of the Fort, and of her own race for life. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
