** "The U. P. Trail" by Zane Grey is a story that throws readers into the rough and tumble world of the American frontier, during the mid-1800s. The plot follows Bill Horn, who is a tough caravan leader transporting a fortune back East, and Allie, a young girl whose mother seeks to outrun a troubled history. Their incredible journey is filled with a number of characters that face difficult experiences and confront obstacles such as wild territories and dangerous Sioux warriors. At the heart of the narrative, the reader is introduced to a vivid description of the trail from Missouri to Wyoming. This establishes the intensity of the trip that is to come and adds to the suspense as the characters face dangerous challenges. Tension rises when the caravan realizes they are being followed adding conflicts and intense moments of struggle. Amidst all of this, the story searches for the truth of identity and survival, as Allie uncovers deep secrets about her family's history. **
The U. P. Trail
By Zane Grey
** On a perilous trek across the 19th-century American frontier, a caravan leader, a young girl, and a host of vibrant characters battle harsh landscapes, hostile tribes, and startling revelations about their true identities.
Summary
About the AuthorPearl Zane Grey was an American author and dentist. He is known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the Western genre in literature and the arts; he idealized the American frontier. Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) was his best-selling book.
Pearl Zane Grey was an American author and dentist. He is known for his popular adventure novels and stories associated with the Western genre in literature and the arts; he idealized the American frontier. Riders of the Purple Sage (1912) was his best-selling book.
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