Zane Grey - The Last Trail: "With deliberation the outlaw shook the dice in his huge fist, and rattled them out upon the stone."

Zane Grey's journey from a young boy in Ohio to a renowned author highlights his early passions for history, fishing, and writing, despite facing familial challenges. Initially pursuing a dental career after college, he dedicated evenings to writing, leading to his first major success with "The Heritage of the Desert" in 1910. His most famous work, "Riders of the Purple Sage," solidified his fame and established a connection with Hollywood. Grey's themes often revolved around Manifest Destiny and the Old West, and he continued to thrive as a writer even during economic hardships until his death in 1939.