The Last of the Plainsmen


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Pearl Zane Grey 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 was his best-selling book.




The Last of the Plainsmen


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This book contains Zane Grey's classic western novel, "The Last of the Plainsmen". Buffalo Jones embarks on his last mission in this exciting western classic. The character of Buffalo Jones was based on Charles Jesse "Buffalo" Jones, a famous western hunter and guide who inspired Grey to organise a lion-hunting excursion. It was this lion-hunting trip that would form the basis for this exciting fictional tale - full of wild beasts, Indians, and the treacherous travails of a wild landscape unmolested by civilization. The chapters of this book include: "The Arizona Desert", "The Range", "The Last Herd", "The Trail", "Oak Spring", "The White Mustang", "Snake Gulch", "Naza! Naza! Naza!", "The Land of the Musk-Ox", "Success and Failure", "On To the Siwash", "Old Tom", etcetera. Pearl Zane Grey (1872 - 1939) was an American author famous for writing novels that would become the foundation for the Western genre in literature and the arts. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.




The Last of the Plainsmen


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Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.




The Last of Plainsmen


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Buffalos, White Wolves and Musk Oxen Buffalo Jones is one the last left of his own kind. He doesn’t kill animals for sports, instead he captures them and tames them in his attempt to raise new breeds. His adventures through the Wild West are numerous and amazing: from encountering Native Americans to chasing the musk oxen just to end up in the midst of a wolf attack. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes




The Last of the Plainsmen


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A biography of Buffalo Jones. A buffalo hunter becomes the "Preserver of the American Bison."




Dying Thunder


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Dying Thunder Terry Johnston Newly freed from service with the 10th Cavalry, Seamus Donegan joins a party of buffalo hunters as they follow the shrinking herds into the ancient hunting grounds of the Kiowa and Comanche. The presence of the white men ignites a storm of Indian fury and the group is besieged. Donegan and some 27 men and one woman take shelter in a few sod shanties. They hold off over 700 braves for five days in the fight at Adobe Walls. From then on, the U.S. Army would not rest until the Indians of the Staked Plain returned to their reservations. Under the command of Colonel Ranald Slidell Mackenzie, Seamus Donegan rides back to that embattled land as the U.S. Army tracks the tribes of Chief Quanan Parker to Palo Duro canyon--for a bloody showdown that would forever change the face of the West.




The Last of the Plainsmen (Western Classic)


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Zane Grey's 'The Last of the Plainsmen' is a Western Classic that follows the thrilling adventures of Buffalo Jones, a famous hunter of the Wild West. Filled with vivid descriptions of the rugged landscapes and detailed accounts of hunting expeditions, this book immerses the reader in the untamed beauty of the American frontier. Grey's eloquent prose and attention to historical detail make this novel a standout in the Western genre. The Last of the Plainsmen is a must-read for fans of classic Western literature. Zane Grey's ability to capture the essence of the Wild West stems from his own experiences as a passionate fisherman and hunter. His love for the outdoors and his firsthand knowledge of the Western landscape shine through in this gripping tale. Grey's personal connection to the subject matter adds depth and authenticity to the narrative, making it a compelling read for history buffs and adventure enthusiasts alike. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for an exciting and well-crafted Western novel that showcases the spirit of the American frontier.




The Last of the Plainsmen and Last of the Great Scouts


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The Last of the Plainsmen This historical novel chronicles the last mission of the last of the plainsmen. The Last of the Great Scouts The life story of Colonel William F. Cody, "Buffalo Bill." Few other characters make a stronger appeal to the American imagination than Buffalo Bill.




The Last of the Plainsmen by Zane Grey - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)


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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Last of the Plainsmen by Zane Grey - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Collected Works of Zane Grey’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Grey includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The Last of the Plainsmen by Zane Grey - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Grey’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles




Riders of the Purple Sage


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Read the novel that shaped the genre of Western novels in America. Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey stalls the story of a woman's battle to overcome persecution by members of her polygamous Mormon church. This complex novel is an classic tale of romance, adventure and the wild west. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This eBook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it. Xist Publishing is a digital-first publisher. Xist Publishing creates books for the touchscreen generation and is dedicated to helping everyone develop a lifetime love of reading, no matter what form it takes