Zane Grey
The Rainbow Trail is a Western novel written by Zane Grey, first published in 1915. It is a sequel to his earlier novel Riders of the Purple Sage, and continues the story of the main character, Jane Withersteen, who is a wealthy rancher in Utah. In this book, however, the focus shifts to a new protagonist, John Shefford, a young man who comes to the West in search of a woman he loves.As Shefford travels through the rugged landscape of the Southwest, he encounters a variety of characters, including outlaws, Mormons, and Native Americans. He also becomes involved in a conflict between two rival factions, one of which is led by a charismatic Mormon leader named Venters. Shefford is torn between his loyalty to Venters and his desire to protect the woman he loves.The Rainbow Trail is a classic Western novel that explores themes of loyalty, honor, and the clash between different cultures. It is also a vivid portrait of the American West in the early 20th century, with its vast landscapes, rugged characters, and complex social dynamics. Grey’s prose is rich and evocative, capturing the beauty and brutality of the Western frontier. Overall, The Rainbow Trail is a compelling and entertaining read for anyone interested in Western literature.''Yes. He wanted to stay, and I had work there that’ll keep him awhile. Shefford, we got news of Shadd--bad news. The half-breed’s cutting up rough. His gang shot up some Piutes over here across the line. Then he got run out of Durango a few weeks ago for murder. A posse of cowboys trailed him. But he slipped them. He’s a fox. You know he was trailing us here. He left the trail, Nas Ta Bega said. I learned at Stonebridge that Shadd is well disposed toward Mormons. It takes the Mormons to handle Indians. Shadd knows of this village and that’s why he shunted off our trail. But he might hang down in the pass and wait for us.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
