30,000 on the Hoof by Zane Grey

Name: 30,000 on the Hoof
Author: Zane Grey

30,000 on the Hoof is a novel by Zane Grey, first published in 1936. It tells the story of a young rancher, Tom Doan, who is determined to make a success of his ranch in the Arizona desert. He faces many obstacles, including drought, rustlers, and a hostile Native American tribe. With the help of his loyal ranch hands, Tom is able to overcome these obstacles and build a successful ranch. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful woman, and learns the importance of friendship and loyalty. In the end, Tom is able to realize his dream of owning a successful ranch, and he and his friends are able to enjoy the fruits of their labor.

By Zane Grey · First published 1940 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 17 chapters · 90,401 words

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General Crook and his regiment of the Western Division of the U.S. Army were cutting a road through the timber on the rim of the Mogollon Mesa above the Tonto Basin. They had as captives a number of Apache Indians, braves, squaws, and children, whom they were taking to be placed under guard on the reservation.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Zane Grey
Date: 1940 CE
Language: English
Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance
Length: 90,401 words
Structure: 17 chapters, 3,210 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Western — The title of the book, '30,000 on the Hoof', is a reference to a large herd of cattle, which is a common theme in Western literature.
Adventure — The book follows the story of a group of cowboys as they drive a herd of cattle across the country, which is a classic adventure story.
Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between two of the characters, which is a common theme in Zane Grey's writing.