Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published. Frank is one of the leading experts on bodybuilding and active aging. Zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west. Jones and and by the author, and the author, zane grey. Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane greys many bestsellers. Betty zane spirit of the border last trail drift fence hash knife outfit forlorn river nevada knights of the range. The maverick queen, 30,000 on the hoof, and the vanishing american. In the list below, related book titles are grouped together.
Zane grey was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Pearl zane grey 18721939 was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the american frontier. With his veracity and emotional intensity, he connected with millions of readers worldwide. Betty zane, the last trail, the spirit of the border. Spine tight but faded, pages color crisp, yellowed wage. Zane grey tappans burro 1923 book signed autograph.
For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. In this story a young woman tried to fight off cattle rustlers who threaten her ranch. I looked up some signatures on the internet and it looks the same. Riders of the purple sage and the sequel the rainbow trail.
Zane grey books, western decor, interior design, home decor, book decor, old book, j. Pearl zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts. Included in this lot as purchased from estate is a large vintage framed photograph of zane grey in his bearskin coat. He is a worldrenowned performance coach and the most highly educated bodybuilding champion. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. Jan 16, 2014 this series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans.
Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. Before selling direct to a dealer, you may want to consider contacting the various book auction houses that i had mentioned in your other question. Thunder mountain by zane grey was published in 1935. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Buy books online, new and used online bookstore from alibris.
Tales of swordfish and tuna is a new collection of greys saltwaterfishing adventures. Support independent booksellers on our marketplace. It is available in paperback, hardcover, ebook and audio cd. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
Zane grey, prolific writer whose romantic novels of the american west largely created a new literary genre, the western. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had. We have been in business since 1976 and members of the abaa since 1978. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. Jane prayed that the tranquility and sweetness of her life would not be permanently disrupted. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book in addition to the commercial success of his printed works, his books have had second. Zane grey 18721939, american author wrote riders of the purple sage 1912. Therefore, if you have a zane grey book published by someone else, chances are that it is not a first edition and is a reprint.
He was the author of more than 90 books, some published posthumously andor based on serials originally published in magazines. Authored 11 loren zane grey books in the successful lassiter series, published by pocket books. The western author and outdoorsmans signature in black ink. He was the author of over 90 books, some published posthumously andor based on serials originally published in magazines. Zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american. This is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Excellent near mint condition, former owner inscription and small rub on back cover. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Shop for zane grey related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american frontier. First edition, first printing zane grey five complete novels in one book leather bound with gilt design and titles. The book is about the lives of three brothers and a gold strike on thunder mountain. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Riders of the purple sage was the first of zane grey s many bestsellers.
On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey. Zane grey rare books and first editions at bauman rare books. Zane grey, but i believe this one is probably the best i have read. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre.
Even the name of greys books the thundering herd, wanderer of the wasteland, the. Unfollow zane grey signed book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A former dentist, grey had published two books based on the journals of a pioneer ancestor before focusing on the frontier. Loren was the editor of the zane grey novel, black mesa in 1955 and the reef girl in 1977.
Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. A college baseball player and dentist, grey began writing fiction in the early 1900s. Zane grey book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. First edition of zane greys greatest novel, with a laidin photographic card signed on the. Pearl zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 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. A payson replica of greys original cabin that was destroyed by. Just as he invented the western, grey also pioneered sporting fishing for the large ocean species of game fish. The ballad of songbirds and snakes from the author that brought you the hunger games, reenter the world of panem again sixtyfour years before the events of the original series. Author of 907 books including riders of the purple sage follow author pearl zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west. Pearl zane grey was best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that were a basis for the western genre in literature and the arts, but he also wrote two hunting books, six childrens books, three baseball books, and eight fishing books. Zane greys take on homers odyssey turns up in wanderer of the wasteland, the story of a boy named adam who flees his past and a terrible crime. Zane grey signed autograph signature vintage memorabilia.
Zane grey love letters to wife reveal jealousy, devotion. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and pulp fiction that presented an idealized image of the rugged old west. Lot detail zane grey 1930 handwritten check signed prolific. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Tales of swordfish and tuna is a new collection of grey s saltwaterfishing adventures. Zane grey collection cowboy classics 11 zane grey omnibus 7 ohio river trilogy paperback 6 the jane austen academy 6 the lone star ranger weekly 5 gentle greek readers 4 dover thrift editions 3 five star first edition western 3. His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Zane grey card signed by western author in purple ink signature. The internet movie database credits zane grey with 110 films. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Real genuine autographed book thunder mountain by auhtor zane grey. Zane grey writer of western novels lived in payson, az.
Zane grey book thunder mountain special edition copyright. One of these is the reef girl, a tale of tahiti, and the other a story of young george washington. Zane grey handwrites and signs a check, dated 12 november 1930. When his writing started paying off, he managed to spend as many as 300 days a year enjoying the sport. Director, zane greys west society zane grey wrote several books as sequels to previous works. His fiction spanned the decades from the revolutionary war, as in the biographical betty zane, to the turmoilfilled years of the civil war and the postwar period of.
In all zane grey is credited with 85 books which include eight books about his fishing exploits, three about hunting, and three anthologies. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Frank zane has won all of bodybuildings major titles including mr. Hello again, it is nora, i answered your question about the zane grey 1912 first edition book. Of the 24 books set in arizona, take place in mogollon rim country, where zane had a cabin and lived in the 1920s. Zane grey books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
Western author and outdoorsman grey 18751939, born pearl zane grey, combined his passions for writing and the great outdoors to create over 54 adventurepacked novels, featuring vivid images of the american west and the rugged individualists who tamed it. As of june 2007, the internet movie database credits grey with 110 films, one tv episode, and one entire tv series based on his novels and stories. Trained as a dentist, grey practiced in new york city from 1898 to 1904, when he published privately a novel of pioneer life, betty zane, based on an ancestors journal. This is the most recognized title of all the novels that zane grey wrote.
Adam seeks refuge in the desert, where life is unrelentingly hard and every day brings a battle against the alkali sands, scorching heat, lonely nights. The dentist from zanesville, ohio, who wrote a series of popular western novels, writes a. First edition, illustrated with 26 blackandwhite photographic plates, presentation copy inscribed by the book s subject with compliments of the last of the plainsmen, c. This is a comic book that is based on one of his novels.
Author of 907 books including riders of the purple sage follow author pearl zane grey was an american author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of. Most first editions zane grey books were published by harpers. Zane grey zane grey is widely and justifiably considered the father of the western, as he published nearly one hundred books, most of them novels of the american frontier. Zane grey wrote several books as sequels to previous works. Zane grey, known and loved primarily for his western novels, was an avid fisherman. While there were a few books first published by other publishing houses, most were from harpers. Last of the plainsmen first edition signed zane grey. Browse and buy a vast selection of pearl zane gray books and collectibles on. Pearl zane grey 18721939 was a prolific american author of adventure stories, particularly westerns. Shop pearl zane gray books and collectibles abebooks.
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