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040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aGrey, Zane,
_d1872-1939
245 1 0 _aBetty Zane
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aEarly American Heroine
500 _aRelease date is 1998-04-01
508 _aEtext prepared by Bill Brewer
520 _a"Betty Zane" by Zane Grey is a historical novel written during the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the American frontier and follows the Zane family, particularly focusing on the character of Elizabeth Zane, a spirited and courageous young woman. The novel delves into themes of heroism, familial duty, and romance, all while depicting the challenges of settler life during a tumultuous period in American history. The opening of "Betty Zane" sets the scene in Wheeling, West Virginia, where a monument commemorates the siege of Fort Henry, highlighting the historical significance of the Zane family in the region. The prologue introduces Colonel Ebenezer Zane, who envisions founding a settlement in the Ohio Valley and demonstrates the fearless spirit characteristic of the Zane family. As the narrative progresses to the first chapter, readers are introduced to Betty Zane, who displays a blend of beauty and fiery temperament, along with her brothers' protective nature. The stage is set for the conflicts to come, both in the form of Indian skirmishes and personal struggles, particularly with a soldier named Alfred Clarke, who complicates Betty's emotions after a challenging encounter. The rich detail of frontier life and the interplay of personal and historical events lay the groundwork for an engaging tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHistorical fiction
653 _aBiographical fiction
653 _aWomen pioneers -- Fiction
653 _aFrontier and pioneer life -- Fiction
653 _aZane, Betty -- Fiction
653 _aWetzel, Lewis, 1763-1808 -- Fiction
653 _aIndians of North America -- Wars -- 1750-1815 -- Fiction
653 _aFort Henry (W. Va.) -- Fiction
653 _aOhio River Valley -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1261
999 _c43377
_d43377