Wilderness Trek by Zane Grey (1944)

Name: Wilderness Trek
Author: Zane Grey

Wilderness Trek is a classic western novel by Zane Grey, first published in 1932. It tells the story of a young man named Tom Doan, who is determined to make his own way in the world. He sets out on a journey to the wilds of Arizona, where he meets a variety of characters, including a mysterious Apache girl, a grizzled prospector, and a ruthless outlaw. Along the way, Tom learns the harsh realities of life in the wilderness, and discovers the true meaning of courage and friendship. As he struggles to survive in the unforgiving landscape, Tom must also confront his own inner demons, and ultimately decide what kind of man he wants to be.

By Zane Grey · First published 1944 · Genre: Adventure Fiction, Western Fiction, Romance Fiction · 30 chapters · 88,516 words

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Across the blue Tasman Sea, smooth and heaving on that last day, the American adventurers eagerly watched the Australian horizon line grow bold and rugged.

"Red, it's land--land," said Sterl, his gray eyes dim from watching and remembrance of other land like that, from which he must forever be an exile. "The mate told me that was Sydney Heads over there."

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Work type: Novel
Author: Zane Grey
Date: 1944 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure Fiction, Western Fiction, Romance Fiction, Historical Fiction
Length: 88,516 words
Structure: 30 chapters, 2,989 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Adventure Fiction — The title 'Wilderness Trek' implies a journey of exploration and discovery, which is a common theme in adventure fiction.
Western Fiction — The author, Zane Grey, is known for writing Western fiction, which often involves stories of exploration and discovery in the American West.
Romance Fiction — Zane Grey is also known for writing stories with romantic elements, which could be present in 'Wilderness Trek'.
Historical Fiction — Zane Grey often wrote stories set in the past, which could be the case with 'Wilderness Trek'.