Wanderer of the Wasteland

Name: Wanderer of the Wasteland
Author: Zane Grey

Wanderer of the Wasteland is a classic western novel by Zane Grey. It tells the story of a young man named Adam Larey, who is forced to leave his home in the Arizona desert after his father is killed in a gunfight. Adam sets out on a journey to find his father's killer, and along the way he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious woman named Ruth, a Native American medicine man, and a band of outlaws. As Adam's journey progresses, he discovers the truth about his father's death and learns the importance of justice and honor. The novel is a classic example of the western genre, with its themes of justice, revenge, and the power of the individual. It is a timeless story of courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.

By Zane Grey · First published 1924 · Genre: Western, Adventure, Romance · 30 chapters · 140,539 words

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Adam Larey gazed with hard and wondering eyes down the silent current of the red river upon which he meant to drift away into the desert.

The Rio Colorado was no river to trust. It chafed at its banks as if to engulf them; muddy and thick it swirled and glided along in flood, sweeping in curves back and forth from Arizona to California shore. Majestic and gleaming under the hot sky, it swung southward between wide green borders of willow and cottonwood toward a stark and naked upflung wilderness of mountain peaks, the red ramparts of the unknown and trackless desert.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Zane Grey
Date: 1924 CE
Language: English
Genres: Western, Adventure, Romance, Historical Fiction
Length: 140,539 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 4,531 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

Western — The title of the book, 'Wanderer of the Wasteland', implies a story set in the American West, and the author, Zane Grey, is known for writing Westerns.
Adventure — The title of the book implies a story of exploration and discovery, which is a common theme in adventure stories.
Romance — Zane Grey is known for writing stories with romantic elements, and the title of the book implies a story of love and longing.
Historical Fiction — The book is likely set in the American West during the 19th century, which is a common setting for historical fiction.