The Drift Fence by Zane Grey (1933)

Name: The Drift Fence
Author: Zane Grey

The Drift Fence is a classic western novel by Zane Grey, first published in 1930. It tells the story of a young man named Tom Doan, who is determined to build a drift fence across the Arizona desert to protect his cattle from predators. He faces many obstacles along the way, including hostile Native Americans, a rival rancher, and a dangerous outlaw gang. With the help of his loyal friends, Tom is able to overcome these obstacles and complete the fence. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and courage. The Drift Fence is a thrilling adventure story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

By Zane Grey · First published 1933 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 23 chapters · 89,495 words

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Molly Dunn sat waiting on the rickety old porch of Enoch Summers' store in the village of West Fork. For once she was oblivious to the approach of the lean-faced, long-legged young backwoodsmen who lounged there with their elders. Molly was sixteen and on the eve of a great adventure. She had been invited to ride to Flagerstown with the Sees. She had been there once some years before and the memory had haunted her. In her pocket she had money to buy new stockings and shoes, which compensated somewhat for the fact that she carefully kept her feet and ankles hidden under the bench. She wore her good dress and bonnet, and though not satisfied with them she was not ashamed.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Zane Grey
Date: 1933 CE
Language: English
Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 89,495 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 3,714 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Western — The Drift Fence is a classic Western novel by Zane Grey, set in the American West and featuring a range of characters and themes typical of the genre.
Adventure — The Drift Fence follows the adventures of a group of cowboys as they travel across the American West, encountering a range of obstacles and challenges along the way.
Romance — The Drift Fence features a romantic subplot between two of the main characters, adding an extra layer of drama and emotion to the story.
Historical Fiction — The Drift Fence is set in the early 20th century, and features a range of historical elements and references to the period.