The Rustlers of Pecos County by Zane Grey
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| Author | Grey, Zane, 1872-1939 |
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| Title | The Rustlers of Pecos County |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, |
| Summary | "The Rustlers of Pecos County" by Zane Grey is a Western novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the wild and lawless Texas frontier, where it follows Vaughn Steele, a Texas Ranger, and Russ Sittell, a young cowboy, as they navigate the dangerous landscape filled with rustlers, violence, and complicated relationships. The book delves into themes of duty, identity, and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of a tumultuous and vivid portrayal of frontier life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Russ Sittell as he is unexpectedly discharged from a job at the local ranch by George Wright, the cousin of Miss Diane Sampson, who seems to be the object of Russ's affections. Miscommunication leads to a dramatic confrontation, revealing tensions between the characters that hint at larger conflicts to come. Following this, Vaughn Steele, the Texas Ranger, arrives in town, and his presence stirs up excitement and fear due to his reputation. The opening sets the stage for a complex interplay of loyalty and betrayal as Russ finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue involving cowboys, local ranchers, and the looming threat of lawlessness—all while secretly working on a mission to bring justice to the unsettled Pecos County. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Outlaws -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 15580 |
| Release Date | Apr 8, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 158 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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