"The Border Legion" is a thrilling tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of the Wild West, written by Zane Grey. The story follows a man named Jack Kells, a notorious outlaw, and leader of a gang of horse thieves. Kells is ruthless, violent, and feared by all who cross his path. However, when he meets Joan Randle, a beautiful and courageous young woman, his life is forever changed. Joan is on a journey to find her missing brother and enlists Kells' help. As they travel together, Kells begins to see the error of his ways and falls in love with Joan. However, their happiness is threatened by Kells' past and the dangerous Border Legion, a rival gang that seeks to destroy Kells and his men. How will they both overcome this situation? The novel explores themes of redemption, love, and the conflict between law and order versus the wildness of the frontier. Grey's writing is vivid and captures the rugged beauty of the American West, while also delving into the psychology of his characters.
Pearl Zane Grey was an American author and dentist known for his novels and stories. He was born on January 31, 1872, in Zanesville, Ohio. He was the fourth son born to Alice "Allie" Josephine Zane and Lewis M. Gray. His mother was a Quaker immigrant whose forefather Robert Zane came to the American colonies in 1673. His father was a dentist. Grey studied dentistry from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his graduation in 1896. He got married to Lina Roth also known as Dolly in 1905. He had anger issues, depression and suffered mood swings which affected his life. And so, Grey spent most of his time away from the family, while Dolly managed his career and raised their three children. Their family moved to California in 1918 and settled in Altadena, California in 1920 in a home they named as Zane Grey Estate. Grey continued writing during 1930s and was in great depression. From 1925 to his death in 1939 he travelled away from his family exploring the unspoiled lands, particularly the islands of the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia. He died on October 23, 1939, aged 67 at his home in Altadena, California due to heart attack.
