The Call of the Canyon by Zane Grey
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"The Call of the Canyon" by Zane Grey is a novel written in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of the American West following World War I. The story revolves around Carley Burch, a young woman from New York, who is drawn to the West by a letter from her fiancé, Glenn Kilbourne, who has returned from the war profoundly changed. The narrative explores themes of love, transformation, and the stark
contrast between urban and rugged natural life through Carley's journey as she seeks to understand and reconnect with Glenn in his new world. At the start of the novel, Carley reflects on Glenn's haunting letter as she rides on a train toward Arizona, revealing her uncertainty and desire to find him. The opening details her memories of their last moments together before the war and her efforts to comprehend the deep changes Glenn has undergone. After arriving in Flagstaff and embarking on a challenging journey to reach Glenn's remote cabin, Carley grapples with the unfamiliarity of her surroundings, the harsh conditions of the West, and her inner anxieties about their relationship. As she meets Glenn, who has transformed into a rugged figure embodying the West's strength and harsh realities, the complexity of their love unfolds, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead for both as they navigate their altered lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Grey, Zane, 1872-1939 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Call of the Canyon |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Call_of_the_Canyon_(novel) |
| Credits | Bill Brewer |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Western stories |
| Subject | Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Arizona -- Fiction |
| Subject | World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fiancés -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1881 |
| Release Date | Sep 1, 1999 |
| Last Update | May 21, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 819 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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