The Call of the Canyon

"The Call of the Canyon" by Zane Grey is a story set in the American West after World War I, focusing on Carley Burch, a young woman from New York, and her quest to understand her fiancé who has returned from war a changed man. The book explores themes of love, transformation, and the differences between city and wilderness, as Carley travels to Arizona to reconnect with Glenn. She reflects on Glenn's letter and their last moments together before the war, expressing her desire to understand him, as the book opens. Her challenging journey to Glenn's cabin shows her struggle with the West's harsh environment and her worries about their relationship. When Carley meets Glenn, who has become a tough man of the West, their love faces new difficulties as they try to navigate their altered lives together.