The Border Legion: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Border Legion is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Grey, Zane (1872–1939).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Border Legion" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the late 19th century that explores themes of love, adventure, and moral ambiguity in the American West. The story revolves around Joan Randle, a strong and determined young woman who embarks on a quest to find her reckless suitor, Jim Cleve, as he threatens to descend into a life of criminality. Her journey introduces her to the harsh realities of the wild borderlands and pits her against both internal and external conflicts, including her growing feelings for Jim and the dangerous figure of Jack Kells, a known outlaw. The opening of the novel establishes Joan’s inner turmoil and the precarious state of her relationship with Jim, who has become embittered and reckless after their argument. As she tracks him through the wilderness, Joan reflects on her feelings for him while grappling with the notion that he could truly embrace a life of crime. When she inadvertently finds herself in the company of the notorious outlaw Kells, her plight deepens as she must confront her own feelings and the threats posed by his dangerous lifestyle. The stage is set for a dramatic exploration of survival, love, and betrayal against a vividly rendered backdrop of the rugged and lawless West.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Border Legion
- Author credits: Grey, Zane (1872–1939)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Gold mines and mining -- Fiction
- Kidnapping victims -- Fiction
- Love stories
- Montana -- Fiction
- Outlaws -- Fiction
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
- Western stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Western
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