Betty Zane

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Summary: Betty Zane
Review: As a descendant of Betty Zane, I found the book to be very enjoyable. How exciting it was to picture the everyday life of an ancestor. I know that the book is fiction, but it is also based on events and people who were real. Betty's run for gunpowder, is a documented fact, as was much of the history presented. My Great-Grandfather was a third cousin to Zane Grey, so this makes it even more special. I was not a Zane Grey reader before, as "Western Books" did not interest me. But as soon as I learned of the family connection I headed right for the library to read "Betty Zane" for the first time. I am purchasing a copy for my mother and my 10 year old grandson, as well as for myself. I guess this make me a Zane Grey fan now.

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Summary: Betty Zane
Review: As a descendant of Betty Zane, I found the book to be very enjoyable. How exciting it was to picture the everyday life of an ancestor. I know that the book is fiction, but it is also based on events and people who were real. Betty's run for gunpowder, is a documented fact, as was much of the history presented. My Great-Grandfather was a third cousin to Zane Grey, so this makes it even more special. I was not a Zane Grey reader before, as "Western Books" did not interest me. But as soon as I learned of the family connection I headed right for the library to read "Betty Zane" for the first time. I am purchasing a copy for my mother and my 10 year old grandson, as well as for myself. I guess this make me a Zane Grey fan now.

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Summary: I've read over 60 of Grey's books and this is rates high.
Review: As a lover of the American West, I have read all of Zane Grey's western novels. This book is one of his very best. He combines his usual descriptive scenery as well as historical scenes in a very interesting fashion. As a woman, I believe this is one of his most romantic novels. The innocence of the relationships during this time period is just as exciting as a modern novel. I highly recommend this book as reading for all sexes.

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Summary: Is this an unauthorized printing?
Review: I absolutely loved this book when I read it at 12 years old, at 21 years old and I wanted to read it again and have my own copy. This edition was so full of typing errors that it was distracting. I can't imagine reading this copy having never read the book before. Even having read the story I had to puzzle out the meaning of some phrases or sentences!

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Summary: great book + answer to Mrs Brown from Florida
Review: I am 15 years old and I too am a descendant of Betty zane. I read this book after I started my research about my family, and after I had discovered that my ancestors had written books about one another. This book is great even for teens !!!
Jessica King

Ps. Mrs. Brown if you read this message could you please leave me an e-mail address or something, because I am trying to contact members of my family, and Idiscovered that you are part of it...

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Summary: Wonderful Tale
Review: I maybe a little biased but I'm a big Zane Grey fan. Despite the corn, this is a great read. It describes frontier life in the 1700's. Full of adventure and family loyalty, this book is simply wonderful. If you're looking for intrigue, introspection or deep meaning don't read Zane Grey, otherwise enjoy.

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Summary: Great Book!
Review: In 1972 my father gave me a copy of this book in his efforts to instill in me the joy of reading. I still have that book and still love reading it after all these years. 31 years later I still enjoy it.

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Summary: First Zane Grey I ever read! Very good!
Review: Never wanted to pick up a Zane Grey because I thought his stuff was so male-oriented. But his portrayal of his ancestors piqued my interest, especially since the hero was female. I took the tale with a grain of salt, realizing how even family stories can grow into legend. I was moved, however, to investigate some of the historical persons mentioned in the book, such as Lewis Wetzel, on the internet. What a fascinating time to read about. So MAYBE I'll read another Zane Grey book. We'll see.

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Summary: Pure Grey.
Review: The all emcompassing "western writer", Zane Grey, portrays the pioneer life in a vivid realistic manner. Although the reader knows that it is fiction it is impossible not to feel that one is part of the unfolding drama. Betty Zane comes alive as she battles pride, traitors, and Indians to reach the arms of her lover Alfred Clarke. Mixed in this romance is the chilling fight for life by the whole pioneer settlement of Fort Henery. When completed the reader cannot help but be awed by pioneer life and the elequont writing of Zane Grey.

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Summary: The Book that makes you live through history
Review: This book takes you back to the frontier days and makes you go back in history and really live through it. The tough poineer life based on beautiful yet rugged surroundings makes nature lovers too want to read more. Zane Grey's beautiful description of characters and his gift and talent makes reading this book a lasting experience. A book that can last through ages and for all times so read it - You Must