First published in 1926 and 1927, nevada, the suspenseful sequel to forlorn river, continues to be one of zane greys most beloved novels. Zane grey became a published novelist in 1903 with the novel betty zane. Nevada by zane grey or gray abebooks passion for books. Grey published a total of 85 books popular adventure novels that idealized the western frontier. A romance of the west author grey, zane formatbinding hard cover book condition used very good with no dust jacket edition third edition. Apr 29, 20 on average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books worth. Forlorn river was published in 1927 with the sequel, nevada, following in 1928.
His passion for the american west was aroused in 1907 when grey toured the west with buffalo jones, a noted hunter and adventurer. Home the writings of zane grey chronological listing of the works of zg. Nevada is a 1928 western novel by zane grey, a sequel to 1927s forlorn river. He would later drop his first name, and his family changed their name to grey. Zane grey bibliography and price guide browsers bookstore. Minor issues present such as mild cracking, inscriptions, inserts, light foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Growing up in zanesville, a city founded by a maternal ancestor ebenezer zane, he developed interests in fishing, baseball and writing, all which would later contribute to his acclaim. The pages are in good condition with no writing, creases or tears. Gaylord du bois script identification by david porta. The following list provides titles, dates of issue, the studio, the director, and the featured players for each of the movies made from zane grey novels. They also maintain grey s tradition of simplifying characterization to maximize the epic qualities of all people trying to lead good lives in the face of evil. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Grey volunteers to take a cut on his royalties to make it happen. Nevada is one of zane grey s best books, i even rate it as high as its sequel, but i do like the first novel better, and i suggest you had better read forlorn river first to make the story fully understandable. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. He had worked himself above their influence time and again, only to be thrown back, by his own desire for justice or vengeance, into the midst of strife. Pages have tanned with age and the dust jacket has little tears and wear all around the edges see pics. On average, how much are antique, hardbacked, zane grey books. Zane has always brought me back to the folklore of the west. Below is a list of zane greys books in order of when they were originally published.
Lot of 2 vintage zane grey books, wild horse mesa, 1928, the rainbow trail, 1915. The information for this listing was found in the book, zane grey, by g. He was a major force in shaping the myths of the old west. Zane grey books 19001949 publication year for sale in stock ebay. Adapts zane greys 1928 novel nevada, sequel to the 1927 novel forlorn river. Here i have a vintage copy of a book by zane grey titled nevada. Betty zane 1903 spirit of the border 1906 the last of the plainsmen 1908 the last trail 1909. Zane grey produced over sixty books during his career, but commercial success did not bring critical respect. Prior to its book publication it was serialized in seven issues of the american magazine november 1926 may 1927.
The time settings listed are as specific as can be determined from events in the book. Zane grey has been credited with creating the myths that everyone associates with the old west, with some of the best books in his bibliography including. Nevada by zane grey or gray, first edition abebooks. More of grey s work was featured in adapted form on the zane grey show, which ran on the mutual broadcasting system for five months in the 1940s, and the zane grey western theatre, which had a fiveyear run of 145 episodes. Below is a list of zane grey s books in order of when they were originally published. Four years after nevada had killed three men to clear his friends name, ben and nevada are reunited, but fate again plays a mean trick, and nevada becomes jim lacy again killer, thief, rustler, and notorious gunman in order to save ben from financial ruin. Prior to publication of the book the story had been serialized in 1925 as the bee hunter in ladies home journal febmay 1925 the book tells the story. This book is in good condition and dated 1932 pages are basically clean and tidy and a few foxing marks on edges of pages. Riders of the purple sage 1912 was his bestselling book.
Jan 16, 2014 this is a list of the complete set of zane grey books issued by walter j. Born in 1875, zane grey was raised in zanesville, ohio, a town founded by his mothers family. Grey acknowledges a letter he had received and makes a proposal for a joint edition of forlorn river and nevada. Zane grey books, wild horse mesa, 1928, the rainbow trail, 1915. Prolific american writer and pioneer of western as a new literary genre. Great deals on zane grey books 19001949 publication year. Never out of print, it is now available in an authorized edition with a new foreword by zane grey s son, loren greymore paperback, 367 pages. Zane died on october 23, 1939 at the age of 67 in altadena, california. Nevada by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was given to me by a friend at work when i was just. Editions of nevada by zane grey goodreads share book. Farley, the prominent zane grey historian and expert. First published in 1926 and 1927, nevada, the suspenseful sequel to forlorn river, continues to be one of zane grey s most beloved novels.
Tan cloth covered boards with black lettering and stamped design. Prior to its book publication it was serialized in seven issues of the american. Find great deals on ebay for zane grey books and zane grey books lot. 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. Download zane grey s nevada for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. A family member has around 50 of them, ranging from 19101960, and would like to sell them to an antiques dealer. With a new identity he made a new reputation, but old troubles and old enemies haunted him wherever he went. Zane grey or gray nevada sellersupplied images abebooks. Nevada by zane grey 1st edition 1928 from wordbank books. The actual place name of the setting is listed, even if grey used a different name. Books advanced search todays deals new releases amazon charts. Books by grey, zane sorted by popularity project gutenberg.
The great depression had little effect on grey s career. I find these novels brimming with grey s loving descriptions of frontier wilderness. 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. Get the best deal for zane grey hardcover books from the largest online selection at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Nevada by zane grey 1928, hardback for sale online ebay.
One of the 97 novels written by zane grey about the wild west. Gaylord du bois script credit as per page 181, gaylord du boiss account books, sorted by title, compiled from the original account books by randall w. Never out of print, it is now available in an authorized edition with a new foreword by zane grey s son, loren grey. Nevada by grey, zane and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Zane grey january 31, 1872 october 23, 1939 was an american author. The corner on the edge it a little torn up, seen in pictures. Ive had a first edition copy of this book for about 15 years. 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. Nevada by zane grey 1928 hardcover 1st edition ebay.
We have approximately 50 in stock so please contact for information or search our listings on abebooks. As a boy he had been thrown among brutal and evil men. Pages and binding are presentable with no major defects. Published july 1st 1995 by university of nebraska press first published 1928. He was born as pearl zane gray on january 31, 1872 in zanesville, ohio, united states. Zane grey died on 23 october 1939 at home in altadena, california, and now rests in the union cemetery of lackawaxen, pike county, pennsylvania, dolly beside him. 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.
I can feel the dust in the air, the heat of the sun, the building of characters and overall feeling of living in that time period in america. Riders of the purple sage was his bestselling book. Many famous actors got their start in films based on zane grey books. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He lived in harsh lands but he found satisfaction in the work he did. Whenever i need just a good old cowboy novel, i look for a zane book. I am amazed how bright the colors are on a book almost 100 years old. Zane grey book list fictiondb your guide to fiction books. Prior to its book publication it was serialized in seven issues of the american magazine.
There is ink writing on one of the first pages, seen in picture. A romance of the west by zane grey world of rare books. For ease of use, this list is arranged alphabetically. Beyond the mogollon rim by zane grey and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Adapts zane grey s 1928 novel nevada, sequel to the 1927 novel forlorn river. Nevada by zane grey or gray, first edition abebooks passion for books. Zane grey was one of the prominent authors of america who used to write his novels based on the western fiction genre. He was called nevada, a name he took to lose his past. He had worked himself above their influence time and. This series will probably look familiar to most zane grey fans. Forlorn river and its sequel, nevada, are my two favorite zane grey novels. Multiple place settings are listed when significant action occurs in more than one location or across state lines.
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