The Dude Ranger
The Dude Ranger by Zane Grey, published by Pocket Books in 1987, is a captivating western fiction novel that follows the journey of Ernest Selby, a young man from Iowa who inherits the Red Rock Ranch in Arizona. Upon discovering that the ranch’s cattle have significantly decreased, he suspects foul play and decides to investigate undercover. Posing as a tenderfoot cowboy, he takes on a new identity and immerses himself in ranch life, forming friendships and navigating challenges while seeking the truth behind the cattle’s disappearance.
Readers will find a rich narrative that explores themes of deception, adventure, and romance as Ernest interacts with various characters, including Annie, the daughter of the crooked foreman. The story delves into his transformation from a novice to a skilled rancher and law-enforcer, all while maintaining the suspense of his undercover mission. With 239 pages, this edition presents a classic western tale that captures the essence of cowboy life and the complexities of loyalty and love.
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Upon the death of his uncle, Ernest Selby, a young man from Iowa, inherits the Red Rock Ranch in Arizona. When he learns that the ranch’s twenty thousand cattle have dwindled to six thousand he suspects foul play. Ernest decides to go under cover in order to investigate these strange circumstances and lands a job on his own ranch, posing as a tenderfoot cowboy under a different name. As he makes friends, enemies, and courts Annie, the daughter of the crooked foreman, Ernest learns to enjoy cowboy life. He knows that his charade must end eventually, but not until he can find the truth behind the disappearance of so many cattleand win Annie’s heart.The Dude Ranger is a classic western story written by Zane Grey, one of the best-selling authors of all time. Follow Ernest Selby as the young dude quickly learns to be a rancher, a law-enforcer, and a cowboy.
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