Books matching: conflicted gunslinger
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Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey is a classic Western novel set in Utah in 1871. The story follows Jane Withersteen, a wealthy landowner who defies the Mormon community and faces opposition from church leaders. The plot includes elements typical of the Western genre such as gunfights, rustlers, and a love story between Jane and the mysterious Lassiter. Grey's lush descriptions of Utah's wilderness and vivid portrayal of the conflict between the characters create a slow-moving but engaging plot that culminates in dramatic endings.
Jane Withersteen gazed down the wide purple slope with dreamy andtroubled eyes. A rider had just left her and it was his messagethat held her thoughtful and almost sad, awaiting the churchmenwho were ... - #2
Journal of the Gun Years by Richard Matheson is a gripping western novel that delves into the life of Clay Halser, a gunfighter, lawman, and soldier post-Civil War. The story is narrated through excerpts from Clay's journal, chronicling his journey from a farmer to a notorious gunslinger. Matheson's writing style vividly portrays the bleak and realistic outlook on a gunslinger's lifestyle, drawing readers into the wild and violent world of the Old West.
The novel captures Clay's descent from a potentially great man overwhelmed by his own larger-than-life image to a lonely and frightened gunslinger with a sad demise awaiting him. Through the annotated journal entries, readers witness Clay's transformation from desperado to lawman and back, as he navigates through violent incidents and range wars, eventually becoming a legendary figure whose reputation is enhanced to mythic heights.