Publisher's Synopsis
Zane Grey, Man of the West: A Biography by Jean Karr is a comprehensive account of the life and career of the renowned American author Zane Grey. The book explores Grey's upbringing in Zanesville, Ohio, his love of the outdoors, and his passion for writing. Karr delves into Grey's prolific writing career, which spanned over 30 years and produced more than 90 novels, many of which were bestsellers.The biography also covers Grey's personal life, including his marriage to Dolly Roth-Grey and his relationships with his children. Karr examines Grey's love of fishing and hunting, which inspired many of his novels, and his interest in conservation and environmentalism.Throughout the book, Karr provides insights into Grey's writing process and the themes that were important to him, such as the American West, the frontier, and the struggle between civilization and the wilderness. She also explores the impact of Grey's work on American popular culture and the Western genre.Zane Grey, Man of the West: A Biography is a well-researched and engaging account of one of America's most beloved authors. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of a man who helped shape the American literary landscape.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.