Zane Grey - Betty Zane: "I have heard as many stories of their nobility as of their cruelty."

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The biography chronicles the life of Pearl Zane Grey, detailing his early interests in history, fishing, and writing, which shaped his future. Despite a difficult relationship with his father and a practical choice to pursue dentistry, Grey's passion for writing persisted. His breakthrough came with the publication of "The Heritage of the Desert" in 1910, followed by the iconic "Riders of the Purple Sage." Grey's success paralleled the rise of Hollywood, leading to numerous film adaptations of his work. He continued to thrive during the Great Depression, passing away in 1939.