The Desert of Wheat

By Zane Grey

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst war and unrest, a young farmer must navigate family loyalty, financial stress, and forbidden love on the vast wheat fields of the American Northwest.

Genres

History - Warfare Literature Fiction

Released

2003-11-01

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Summary

"The Desert of Wheat" by Zane Grey is a story set around 1919, focusing on a young wheat farmer named Kurt Dorn as he faces tough times during World War I. Kurt deals with his aging father's strong German beliefs, which clash with the ongoing war. He wants to join the army but feels stuck because he's responsible for his family's farm and owes money. The story takes place in the wide wheat fields of the Northwest and shows Kurt's complicated relationship with Lenore Anderson, a rich rancher's daughter. As labor problems and war tensions rise, Kurt must choose between his duty to his family, his feelings for Lenore, and his desire to serve his country.