Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 186 Grey, Zane 1872 1939 Gray, Zane Gray, Pearl Zane The U. P. Trail Produced by Charles Franks, David Widger, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "The U. P. Trail" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the mid-19th century that intertwines themes of adventure, survival, and the struggles of human spirit against the backdrop of the American frontier. The story revolves around Bill Horn, a rugged caravan leader carrying a substantial fortune back East, and young Allie, the daughter of a woman fleeing from a dark past. Alongside these central figures, the book presents a diverse cast of characters grappling with the harsh realities of their time, including threats from hostile Sioux Indians and the challenges of traversing uncharted wilderness. At the start of the narrative, a breathtaking description of the trail from Missouri to the rugged lands of Wyoming sets the tone for this epic journey. As the characters embark on their treacherous trek, they encounter unexpected danger, notably in the form of Sioux warriors who pose a considerable threat to their caravan. The tension escalates when the caravan members, including the strong yet weary leader Horn and the frightened yet resilient young girl Allie, realize they are being tracked. In a burst of action, Slingerland, a trapper, warns them of the impending danger. The opening hints at intense conflict while exploring deeper themes of identity and survival, particularly as Allie learns shocking truths about her heritage. Overall, the beginning of "The U. P. Trail" captivates readers with its compelling characters and vivid landscapes, inviting them into a world rife with challenges and heart-wrenching dilemmas. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 85.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Western stories Love stories Wyoming -- Fiction Kidnapping victims -- Fiction Union Pacific Railroad Company -- Fiction Railroads -- Design and construction -- Fiction Surveyors -- Fiction PS Text Western Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 886116 2025-08-02T12:24:56.662582 text/html 939390 2021-02-26T01:00:29 text/html 367932 2025-08-02T12:25:07.112543 application/epub+zip 383180 2025-08-02T12:24:58.982577 application/epub+zip 383179 2025-08-02T12:24:57.581561 application/epub+zip 640037 2025-08-02T12:25:13.232476 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 594366 2025-08-02T12:25:06.241522 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 555218 2022-09-03T03:53:52.884225 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 752185 2025-08-02T12:24:54.435564 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 752132 2017-08-01T08:20:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20869 2025-08-02T12:25:13.371468 application/rdf+xml 9749 2025-08-02T12:24:58.105586 image/jpeg 2901 2025-08-02T12:24:57.841549 image/jpeg 287373 2017-08-01T08:20:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 304550 2021-02-26T01:00:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 356579 2025-08-02T12:24:56.727539 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