Project Gutenberg 2005-04-08 Public domain in the USA. 258 Grey, Zane 1872 1939 Gray, Zane Gray, Pearl Zane The Rustlers of Pecos County E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Project Gutenberg Beginners Projects, "The Rustlers of Pecos County" by Zane Grey is a Western novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the wild and lawless Texas frontier, where it follows Vaughn Steele, a Texas Ranger, and Russ Sittell, a young cowboy, as they navigate the dangerous landscape filled with rustlers, violence, and complicated relationships. The book delves into themes of duty, identity, and moral dilemmas against the backdrop of a tumultuous and vivid portrayal of frontier life. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Russ Sittell as he is unexpectedly discharged from a job at the local ranch by George Wright, the cousin of Miss Diane Sampson, who seems to be the object of Russ's affections. Miscommunication leads to a dramatic confrontation, revealing tensions between the characters that hint at larger conflicts to come. Following this, Vaughn Steele, the Texas Ranger, arrives in town, and his presence stirs up excitement and fear due to his reputation. The opening sets the stage for a complex interplay of loyalty and betrayal as Russ finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue involving cowboys, local ranchers, and the looming threat of lawlessness—all while secretly working on a mission to bring justice to the unsettled Pecos County. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Western stories West (U.S.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- Fiction Outlaws -- Fiction PS Text Western Category: Adventure Category: Novels 443066 2025-08-06T14:39:20.608253 text/html 461291 2020-12-14T09:52:59 text/html 242963 2025-08-06T14:39:29.032219 application/epub+zip 248813 2025-08-06T14:39:23.587240 application/epub+zip 237094 2025-08-06T14:39:22.343215 application/epub+zip 459322 2025-08-06T14:39:33.127198 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 440040 2025-08-06T14:39:28.176209 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 397938 2022-09-07T22:34:17.092800 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 422201 2025-08-06T14:39:19.450333 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 421976 2020-12-14T09:52:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19303 2025-08-06T14:39:33.267172 application/rdf+xml 15013 2025-08-06T14:39:22.852210 image/jpeg 3833 2025-08-06T14:39:22.598243 image/jpeg 170335 2020-12-14T09:52:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 164239 2020-12-14T09:52:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 237066 2025-08-06T14:39:20.645243 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