Under the Tonto Rim by Zane Grey

Name: Under the Tonto Rim
Author: Zane Grey

The Tonto Rim is a novel by Zane Grey, first published in 1933. It tells the story of a young man, Jim Cleve, who is on the run from the law after killing a man in a fight. He finds refuge in the small town of Tonto Rim, Arizona, where he meets a beautiful young woman, Fay Larkin, and falls in love with her. Jim and Fay's love is tested when Jim is accused of a crime he didn't commit and is forced to flee the town. He is pursued by a relentless posse, and must rely on his wits and courage to survive. Along the way, he discovers the truth about the man he killed and the secrets of the town of Tonto Rim. The novel is a classic Western, full of action, adventure, and romance. It is a story of courage, loyalty, and the power of love.

By Zane Grey · First published 1947 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 15 chapters · 92,730 words

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Lucy Watson did not leave home without regrets. For a long time she gazed at the desert scenery through tear-blurred eyes. But this sadness seemed rather for the past--the home that had been, before the death of her mother and the elopement of her younger sister with a cowboy. This escapade of Clara's had been the last straw. Lucy had clung to the home in the hope she might save her sister from following in the footsteps of others of the family. Always she had felt keenly the stigma of being the daughter of a saloon-keeper. In her school days she had suffered, under this opprobrium, and had conceived an ideal to help her rise above the circumstances of her position. Clara's deflection had left her free. And now she was speeding away from the town where she had been born, with an ache in her heart, and yet a slowly dawning consciousness of relief, of hope, of thrill. By the time she reached Oglethorpe, where she was to take a branch-line train, she was able to address all her faculties to a realisation of her adventures.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Zane Grey
Date: 1947 CE
Language: English
Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 92,730 words
Structure: 15 chapters, 3,319 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Western — The book is set in the American West and follows a group of cowboys and outlaws.
Adventure — The book follows the characters on a journey of discovery and danger.
Romance — The book features a romantic subplot between two of the main characters.
Historical Fiction — The book is set in the late 19th century and features historical figures and events.