Zane Grey - Wildfire: "This, then, was the great canyon, which had seemed like a hunter's fable."

Zane Grey's journey from a troubled childhood in Ohio to becoming a renowned author is marked by his passions for history, fishing, and writing. After a brief stint in dentistry, he pursued his true calling as a writer, achieving fame with his Westerns like "Riders of the Purple Sage." His works often explore themes of Manifest Destiny and the Old West. Grey's success paralleled the rise of Hollywood, leading to numerous film adaptations of his novels. He remained a popular figure until his death in 1939, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature.