Riders of the Purple Sage: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Riders of the Purple Sage is a novel that tells the story of a woman by the name of Jane Withersteen and her battle to overcome persecution by members of her polygamous Mormon fundamentalist church. A leader of the church, Elder Tull, wants to marry her, but she has evaded him for years. Things get complicated when Bern Venters and Lassiter, a famous gunman and killer of Mormons help her look after her cattle and horses. She is blinded by her faith to see that her church men are the ones harming her. But when her adopted child disappears... she abandons her beliefs and discovers her true love. The plot deepens and it involves a horse race and a decision to whether to roll a large stone that forever closes off the only way in or out of her hiding place. A second plot involves a innocent girl Bern Venters accidentally shot…or is she innocent?! The lives of all these people intertwine ….pa
Quick facts about Riders of the Purple Sage
- Title: Riders of the Purple Sage
- Author: Zane Grey
- First published: 1912
- Genre: fiction, mormon women, polygamy
- OpenLibrary ID: OL485504W
Where to read Riders of the Purple Sage
Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Riders of the Purple Sage about?
Riders of the Purple Sage is a novel that tells the story of a woman by the name of Jane Withersteen and her battle to overcome persecution by members of her polygamous Mormon fundamentalist church.
Who wrote Riders of the Purple Sage?
Riders of the Purple Sage was written by Zane Grey.
When was Riders of the Purple Sage published?
Riders of the Purple Sage was first published in 1912.
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