Zane Grey - The Border Legion: "That last hint of desperate fame was the crafty bandit's best trump."

Zane Grey's journey from a young boy in Ohio to a renowned author is marked by his early passions for adventure, fishing, and writing, despite a challenging family life. Initially pursuing dentistry, he balanced his practice in New York with a fervent desire to write. His breakthrough came with "The Heritage of the Desert," leading to his iconic work "Riders of the Purple Sage." Grey's themes often explore Manifest Destiny and the Old West, and his success paralleled the rise of Hollywood adaptations of his novels. He remained a popular figure until his passing in 1939.