Woman of the Frontier

by Zane Grey

Many challenges and hardships await when schoolteacher Lucinda Baker accepts Logan Huett's marriage proposal and moves with him to the magnificent Sycamore Ca±on in Central Arizona. Reprint.

Genres: Westerns

317 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Pearl Zane Grey was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the rugged Old West. As of June 2007, the Internet Movie Database credits Grey with 110 films, one TV episode, and a series, Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theater based loosely on his novels and short stories.

Reviews

[Caprice · Rating 1 out of 5]

Selfishness, ego, and misplaced loyalty costs a man everything he had "worked" for, while his loyal wife is being defeated with toil and grief with his stubbornness. The storyline was interesting however, having been told in the third person, the story seemed to lose a sense of intimacy. Thus, it seemed simply a far fetched elementary novel.

[Chuck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written in 1934, this book was too "controversial" to be published as written. It was published later under another title with the "bad" stuff removed. The version I read was published long after the authors death with the permission of his son (using the original manuscript).

For what it is worth, this is a western novel written from a woman's point of view by a man. I think that it was an interesting perspective of how the west was won, although I am sure some will be offended by the 1930's tone.

As a story I enjoyed the tension, plot twists, and the picture of the Arizona wilderness when it was still wild. I also liked that the two main characters were given some depth and history. All in all this is a book I do recommend if you can find a copy!

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

As with all Zane Grey books, this one is interesting. However, my only criticism is that the events seem to be too serendipitous, with the exception of the death of two young men.

Throughout the book, good things happen "just in time." Not always, but quite often.

The book is interesting, but not as good as any of the other of Zane Grey's books that I've read.

Be prepared to feel the same way!!

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Written from a woman's perspective, as much as a man can. Discovering what she gave up by accepting a telegram marriage proposal from the man she loved as a young girl. What she had to accept and embrace for the life they built together in the Arizona wilderness. The suffering she endured and the secrets she kept to herself to protect her family. Not your typical western.

[Juliet Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never too far Down to get back up!

Amazing frontier women. Brave, happy family. Rich in love and family values. Grand acreage, cattle farm. Down and out, broke after the war, but always found a way to make a come back. One of his best takes. Loved it.

[Joseph P Geiger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Unbeatable

Classic Zane Grey! Descriptive
narrative of a new Frontier enhanced by tough indomitable spirit of the original settlers. Hard work, perseverance beats failures back. True Pioneers!

[Russell G Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent read of frontier days in the West while the first wor

aged, and the effect it had on every segment of the population, encompassing the good, the bad and the ugly.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the BEST Zane Grey books I've read so far, finished it in 3 days.
A highly underrated Grey book based on popularity to be sure.

[JoyceCharbonneau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful

And terrible! Zane Grey, a master story teller gives tribute to the greatness of the Women who helped settle the American West.

[Kathy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Why was I shaking my head during this entire book?
I mean, isn't Zane Grey supposed to be a great writer?
So why did this book seem jammed to the hilt with clichés, totally flat characters and the oddest collection of words I've ever heard?

For instance, the characters never "say/said" anything. They "averred" or "ejaculated". In fact, I think the word "ejaculated" was used well over two dozen times --- that's more than Suzie Bright ever dreamed of using it!

I could go on but it would be wrong. Wouldn’t want to spoil the story and discourage someone from reading this miss-use-of-time

[Annette · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting. I read that Zane Grey had originally written this book for women - for a woman's viewpoint of settling in the west, what she experiences, etc.

Although the scenery descriptions are beautiful, it is not a realistic view of what women would really feel. Unfortunately it is not heartfelt - everything falls into place even though the family experiences real tragedy (rape, murder, the loss of sons during WWI, bankruptcy. There is no real emotion in any of the characters. There are a number of action sequences - so I can picture this as a 1950s technicolor western!

[Donna Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was my "Date with a Book - Blind Date" for Valentines - which was a program by our local library. So I picked it sight unseen (wrapped up). This book was totally out of my normal reading list. But I did enjoy it. I can see why Zane Grey had been popular. The book had alot of adventure for it's lead character as she learned how to be a strong pioneer wife.

[Susan · Rating 2 out of 5]

Flat. Disjointed. Tried to keep in mind the time it was written, but still struggled. Lucinda felt like a second or third character, not the main character. I got through it. That's about all I can say about it!

[John Todd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Frontier days of the old west

Wow! This book puts you back in the Pioneer ing days. Makes you feel like you were there. Awesome story..very authentic and life like...loved it!!
Zane Grey sure knew his stuff!

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite Zane Grey book that I have read so far.

[Amara · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was 5.00 on Audible. A lot like little house on the prairie for big people.

[Vicki B · Rating 2 out of 5]

I find that I have actually read this before, but will let it be my current car-book.

[Baranie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story following a family homesteading on AZ.

[Abhaya Bonnie]

Eve

[Dm32blue · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story!! Loved it!! Read it if you like tales of the frontier and cattle men.. you'll like this book!!