02523cam a22003613u 4500 1881 UtSlPG 20260610133050.0 m cr n 260607r1999||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Grey, Zane, 1872-1939 The Call of the Canyon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1999 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Call_of_the_Canyon_(novel) Release date is 1999-09-01 Bill Brewer "The Call of the Canyon" by Zane Grey is a novel written in the early 20th century, capturing the essence of the American West following World War I. The story revolves around Carley Burch, a young woman from New York, who is drawn to the West by a letter from her fiancé, Glenn Kilbourne, who has returned from the war profoundly changed. The narrative explores themes of love, transformation, and the stark contrast between urban and rugged natural life through Carley's journey as she seeks to understand and reconnect with Glenn in his new world. At the start of the novel, Carley reflects on Glenn's haunting letter as she rides on a train toward Arizona, revealing her uncertainty and desire to find him. The opening details her memories of their last moments together before the war and her efforts to comprehend the deep changes Glenn has undergone. After arriving in Flagstaff and embarking on a challenging journey to reach Glenn's remote cabin, Carley grapples with the unfamiliarity of her surroundings, the harsh conditions of the West, and her inner anxieties about their relationship. As she meets Glenn, who has transformed into a rugged figure embodying the West's strength and harsh realities, the complexity of their love unfolds, hinting at the challenges that lie ahead for both as they navigate their altered lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Western stories Frontier and pioneer life -- West (U.S.) -- Fiction Arizona -- Fiction World War, 1914-1918 -- Veterans -- Fiction Fiancés -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1881 43992 43992