The Shepherd of Guadaloupe

Name: The Shepherd of Guadaloupe
Author: Zane Grey

The Shepherd of Guadaloupe is a classic Western novel by Zane Grey. It tells the story of a young man named Tom Doan, who is a shepherd in the Arizona Territory. He is a hardworking and honest man, but his life is changed when he meets a beautiful woman named Mary. Mary is a Mexican girl who is on the run from a dangerous outlaw. Tom takes her in and helps her to safety, and in the process, he falls in love with her. Tom and Mary eventually marry and settle down in the small town of Guadaloupe. Tom takes up the job of a shepherd, and he and Mary live a peaceful life. But their happiness is threatened when a gang of outlaws led by the notorious outlaw, Black Jack, come to town. Tom must protect his family and his flock from the outlaws, and he must also protect Mary from her past. The Shepherd of Guadaloupe is a thrilling and romantic Western novel that follows Tom and Mary as they fight for their love and their lives. It is a story of courage, loyalty, and the power of love.

By Zane Grey · First published 1930 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 20 chapters · 81,532 words

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The sea out there, dark and heaving, somehow reminded Forrest of the rolling rangeland of his beloved West, which he prayed to see once more, before he succumbed to havoc the war had done his body and soul.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Zane Grey
Date: 1930 CE
Language: English
Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 81,532 words
Structure: 20 chapters, 3,266 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Western — The book is written by Zane Grey, a renowned author of Western fiction, and is set in the American West.
Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he embarks on a quest to find his lost love, encountering danger and excitement along the way.
Romance — The book follows the protagonist's quest to find his lost love, and the story is driven by the romantic tension between the two characters.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the American West during the late 19th century, and the plot and characters are informed by the historical context.