02233cam a22003133u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000027001122450035001392640051001743000047002253360026002723370026002983380036003245000031003605080028003915201337004195340045017566530020018016530030018216530026018518560042018771095UtSlPG20260610133040.0mcr n260607r1997||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aGrey, Zane,d1872-193914aThe Light of the Western Stars 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c1997  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 1997-11-01  aProduced by Nigel Lacey  a"The Light of the Western Stars" by Zane Grey is a novel set in the early 20th century that explores themes of adventure, societal norms, and personal transformation against the backdrop of the American West. The story introduces Madeline Hammond, a young woman from New York City, who arrives in El Cajon, New Mexico, seeking to reconnect with her estranged brother, Alfred, who has turned his life around as a cattleman. The novel promises a journey of self-discovery for Madeline as she navigates the unfamiliar terrain and the rugged characters of the West.  The opening of the novel presents Madeline's arrival in El Cajon at night, where her initial feelings of anxiety and isolation are exacerbated by the rough atmosphere of the town and the absence of her brother. As she waits in the station, she reflects on her past and the discontent that has led her to seek out a more meaningful life. When a drunken cowboy appears, the situation escalates quickly into a moment of perceived danger and confusion. This encounter introduces the reader to the lawlessness and rawness of the frontier lifestyle. Madeline's courageous demeanor shines through as she ultimately finds safety and unexpected kindness, setting the stage for her further adventures and growth throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aWestern stories  aWomen pioneers -- Fiction  aNew Mexico -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1095