Riders of the Purple Sage is a classic Western novel written by Zane Grey. The story takes place in the late 1800s in the American Southwest, where a woman named Jane Withersteen is the sole owner of a ranch. She is a strong and independent woman who defies the traditional gender roles of the time. However, her life is threatened by a group of Mormon fundamentalists who want to force her to marry one of their own. Enter Lassiter, a notorious gunman who is on a mission to avenge the death of his sister, who was killed by the same group of Mormons. He becomes Jane's protector and helps her fight against the oppressive forces that are trying to take away her freedom and property. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including treacherous terrain, dangerous outlaws, and a love triangle that threatens to tear them apart.The novel explores themes of justice, revenge, love, and freedom, and is known for its vivid descriptions of the Western landscape and its memorable characters. It has been praised for its realistic portrayal of life in the American West and its strong female protagonist. Riders of the Purple Sage is considered a classic of Western literature and has been adapted into numerous films, TV shows, and other media.1912. From the master of the western comes the novel that rocketed him to popularity. The story begins: A sharp clip-clop of iron-shod hoofs deadened and died away, and clouds of yellow dust drifted from under the cottonwoods out over the sage. Jane Withersteen gazed down the wide purple slope with dreamy and troubled eyes. A rider had just left her and it was his message that held her thoughtful and almost sad, awaiting the churchmen who were coming to resent and attack her right to befriend a Gentile. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.