30,000 on the Hoof by 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

First lines

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, 2,203 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• 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.

Tags

Western · Adventure · Cowboys · Cattle · Ranching · Nature · Wildlife · American West · Exploration · Survival · Friendship · Conflict

Contents

• CHAPTER ONE
• CHAPTER TWO
• CHAPTER THREE
• CHAPTER FOUR
• CHAPTER FIVE
• CHAPTER SIX
• CHAPTER SEVEN
• CHAPTER EIGHT
• CHAPTER NINE
• CHAPTER TEN
• CHAPTER ELEVEN
• CHAPTER TWELVE
• CHAPTER THIRTEEN
• CHAPTER FOURTEEN
• CHAPTER FIFTEEN
• CHAPTER SIXTEEN
• CHAPTER SEVENTEEN

More by Zane Grey

• An American Angler in Australia (1936)
• Twin Sombreros (1940)
• Under the Tonto Rim (1947)
• The Shepherd of Guadaloupe (1930)
• Wanderer of the Wasteland (1924)
• The Hash-knife Outfit (1933)
• Wilderness Trek (1944)
• The Drift Fence (1933)
• All works by Zane Grey