Project Gutenberg 1997-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 342 Grey, Zane 1872 1939 Gray, Zane Gray, Pearl Zane The Light of the Western Stars Produced by Nigel Lacey "The Light of the Western Stars" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of adventure, societal norms, and personal transformation against the backdrop of the American West. The story introduces Madeline Hammond, a young woman from New York City, who arrives in El Cajon, New Mexico, seeking to reconnect with her estranged brother, Alfred, who has turned his life around as a cattleman. The novel promises a journey of self-discovery for Madeline as she navigates the unfamiliar terrain and the rugged characters of the West. The opening of the novel presents Madeline's arrival in El Cajon at night, where her initial feelings of anxiety and isolation are exacerbated by the rough atmosphere of the town and the absence of her brother. As she waits in the station, she reflects on her past and the discontent that has led her to seek out a more meaningful life. When a drunken cowboy appears, the situation escalates quickly into a moment of perceived danger and confusion. This encounter introduces the reader to the lawlessness and rawness of the frontier lifestyle. Madeline's courageous demeanor shines through as she ultimately finds safety and unexpected kindness, setting the stage for her further adventures and growth throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Western stories Women pioneers -- Fiction New Mexico -- Fiction PS Text Western Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 851994 2025-07-01T08:18:45.019163 text/html 838328 2024-04-22T16:07:17 text/html 600147 2025-07-01T08:18:53.053052 application/epub+zip 599645 2025-07-01T08:18:46.599199 application/epub+zip 437306 2025-07-01T08:18:45.700138 application/epub+zip 1198419 2025-07-01T08:18:58.495042 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1156196 2025-07-01T08:18:52.446150 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 590853 2022-09-01T09:35:10.713004 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 743965 2025-07-01T08:18:43.839143 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 724210 2024-04-22T16:07:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17131 2025-07-01T08:18:58.625028 application/rdf+xml 11854 2025-07-01T08:18:46.025098 image/jpeg 1982 2025-07-01T08:18:45.861135 image/jpeg 1318366 2025-07-01T08:18:45.091155 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia