Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 211 Grey, Zane 1872 1939 Gray, Zane Gray, Pearl Zane The U. P. Trail Produced by Charles Franks, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The U. P. Trail" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the mid-19th century that intertwines themes of adventure, survival, and the struggles of human spirit against the backdrop of the American frontier. The story revolves around Bill Horn, a rugged caravan leader carrying a substantial fortune back East, and young Allie, the daughter of a woman fleeing from a dark past. Alongside these central figures, the book presents a diverse cast of characters grappling with the harsh realities of their time, including threats from hostile Sioux Indians and the challenges of traversing uncharted wilderness. At the start of the narrative, a breathtaking description of the trail from Missouri to the rugged lands of Wyoming sets the tone for this epic journey. As the characters embark on their treacherous trek, they encounter unexpected danger, notably in the form of Sioux warriors who pose a considerable threat to their caravan. The tension escalates when the caravan members, including the strong yet weary leader Horn and the frightened yet resilient young girl Allie, realize they are being tracked. In a burst of action, Slingerland, a trapper, warns them of the impending danger. The opening hints at intense conflict while exploring deeper themes of identity and survival, particularly as Allie learns shocking truths about her heritage. Overall, the beginning of "The U. P. Trail" captivates readers with its compelling characters and vivid landscapes, inviting them into a world rife with challenges and heart-wrenching dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Western stories Love stories Wyoming -- Fiction Kidnapping victims -- Fiction Union Pacific Railroad Company -- Fiction Railroads -- Design and construction -- Fiction Surveyors -- Fiction PS Text Western Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 886013 886014 2024-10-02T13:40:45.889325 2023-10-02T11:29:38.810017 text/html text/html 939390 2021-02-26T01:00:29 text/html; charset=us-ascii 304550 2021-02-26T01:00:35 text/html; charset=us-ascii application/zip 367864 2024-10-02T13:40:57.490711 application/epub+zip 383202 2024-10-02T13:40:48.372263 application/epub+zip 383203 2024-10-02T13:40:46.894251 application/epub+zip 640039 2024-10-02T13:41:04.243698 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 594366 2024-10-02T13:40:56.435725 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555218 2022-09-03T03:53:52.884225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 752185 752107 2024-10-02T13:40:43.171319 2023-10-02T11:29:36.526981 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 752132 2017-08-01T08:20:16 text/plain; charset=utf-8 287373 2017-08-01T08:20:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 22269 2024-10-02T13:41:04.381669 application/rdf+xml 9749 2024-10-02T13:40:47.469252 image/jpeg 2901 2024-10-02T13:40:47.177271 image/jpeg 356540 2024-10-02T13:40:45.960330 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia