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The Man of the Forest Kindle Edition

by Zane Grey (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,529 ratings
An Arizona mountain man saves a woman from a bitter range war in this classic western adventure by the author of Riders of the Purple Sage.
 
Enjoying his solitude in Arizona’s White Mountains, Milt Dale has little reason to descend into town. He has no interest in the gossip and strife of townsfolk, and as a skilled hunter and woodsman, all his needs are met in the splendor of the forest. But while taking shelter from a storm in an abandoned hut, Dale overhears a nefarious plot he cannot ignore.
 
A local landowner has hired a gang to kidnap the niece of a prominent rancher. When Dale’s warnings go unheeded, he takes it upon himself to protect the young woman and her kid sister. Away from the menace of civilization, Dale brings them to the rugged safety of mountain trails. But beyond the untamed forest, danger awaits.
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  1. Print length
    402 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    Open Road Media
  4. Publication date
    May 12, 2020
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0885T1PH1
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (May 12, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 12, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.8 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 402 pages
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Customers enjoy the story and find it thrilling. They appreciate the writing quality and vivid descriptions of nature. The romance is praised as great and one of their favorite Zane Grey novels. The characters are engaging, clearly drawn, and strong. The book holds their attention and draws them in. However, opinions differ on the pacing - some find it well-paced and easy to read, while others feel it's a bit slow.

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206 customers mention "Enjoyment"206 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the storyline thrilling, with depth and interesting characters. The plot is filled with surprises and unpredictable moments. Readers appreciate the well-written descriptions of life events, romance, and suspense. Overall, the book provides enjoyable entertainment with its timeless themes.

"...The depth of the story, with all the parts added to each character, made the book more telling about what went on in that time period...." Read more

"...This book was fun and enjoyable to read... with action and so many mental images of the surroundings...." Read more

"...like mushy stuff, but the romantic suspense for a happy ending is worth the read. I will definitely read more by Zane Grey." Read more

"...This novel is considered Zane Grey's fifth best novel of the over 55 novels he wrote by the Zane Grey's West Society and was written about 10 years..." Read more

97 customers mention "Writing quality"84 positive13 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality of the book. They find the descriptions of nature and landscapes exceptional. The character development is good, and the author's style is enjoyable. Readers appreciate the author's deep appreciation of the natural world.

"...He writes from real life stories and from his life because he lived in the West in the early 1900's...." Read more

"...It was written almost a hundred years ago; it's not historical fiction, it is the real thing! There are a couple of reasons I love this..." Read more

"...Also, the most amazing description that I can recall ever reading was the grizzly bear hunt. Both of these are "hair raising" darn right adventure...." Read more

"This was a good story overall. It was interesting to read a story written 100 years ago...." Read more

56 customers mention "Romance"56 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in this classic novel. They find it a great love story with exciting action and adventure in the Wild West. The book portrays the early wild west with morals that haven't been lost. Readers appreciate the subtle romance and modern themes, though some of them are marred by racist beliefs of the times. Overall, they describe the book as an enjoyable read portraying the early wild west.

"...There is always a little romance along with the cattlemen, rustlers, ranchers, "bad guys", and just "plain folk"." Read more

"...I loved this book! Heartwarming with a great storyline. It had romance, action, suspense & humor all in a western! Enjoy! I really did!" Read more

"...His descriptions of the outdoor wilderness and wildlife is second to none. I hadn’t read anything by him in years but I’m very glad I did." Read more

"Refreshing, a period piece, with the mystique and mythology of the west presented admirably. Surprisingly well written...." Read more

28 customers mention "Character development"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the engaging and well-developed characters. They appreciate the clear character development, including the philosophical bent of the main character. The characters are described as colorful, with great female characters and cowboy archetypes. Readers also enjoy the detailed narratives and experience with role players in the wilderness.

"Zane Grey knew how to put a book together. The book had very complicated characters that went several different ways...." Read more

"...Just real. The heroine was wonderful because she is a girl who knows herself. She is not just a female who needs a man...." Read more

"...He has many different characters in this story from the mountain man to the Eastern heiress and her little sister to the Morman cowboys to the..." Read more

"...of the western Indian and cattle country, but his characters were always well-drawn and deep, if often rather one-dimensional...." Read more

14 customers mention "Strength"14 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's strength. They find the hero a strong, decent person with durable friendships. The drama is well-constructed with an underlying spiritual theme. Readers appreciate the authentic love and struggles of the West. They also enjoy the wonderful relationships and two marriages that develop by the end.

"...The hero is a clean, strong, decent human being. He is not egotistical, nor is he too good to be true. Just real...." Read more

"...with surprises, some predictability as well, rugged people and durable friendships, with subplot of awkwardly developing romance between the man of..." Read more

"...I felt the girls coming West from MO. I enjoyed the two marriages that developed by the end of the book! And written by a dentist, go figure." Read more

"...It gives one an intimate connection with the people and their experiences." Read more

7 customers mention "Attention span"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. It holds their attention and draws them in.

"...getting used to, but it has been a great story that has kept me interested throughout. I will probably read more Zane Grey in the future." Read more

"This is not your typical western but enough action that it keeps your attention...." Read more

"The book was interesting and held my attention. I liked the western 'drawl' of this book and had to stop and think what Mr. Grey was trying to say." Read more

"Held my attention and was enjoyable. I do not normally read this type of book. Try it, you may like it also." Read more

14 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive6 negative

Customers have different views on the book's pacing. Some find it well-paced and easy to read, while others feel it drags on at times.

"...held interest, not as deep in historic facts as lamour, but moved at a fair pace...." Read more

"...I will say it dragged on at times and I was ready for it end by the time I finally got there." Read more

"One of the best stories I have read, great characters, moved along pretty fast, would recommend to all reader's. Thanks" Read more

"The storyline was excellent but the pacing was a bit off. I read westerns for the action. They're meant to be light reads...." Read more

10 customers mention "Action content"6 positive4 negative

Customers have different views on the book's action content. Some find it fun and enjoyable to read, with enough action to hold their interest. Others feel the story drags in parts where descriptions of emotions and thoughts are mentioned. Some scenes are predictable while others are completely surprising. The story could have been shortened and rushed.

"...This book was fun and enjoyable to read... with action and so many mental images of the surroundings...." Read more

"...The author didn’t close the book, it was rushed to much. Dancing on a cloud. Other than that it was a very good book." Read more

"...Heartwarming with a great storyline. It had romance, action, suspense & humor all in a western! Enjoy! I really did!" Read more

"...The story drags so much in parts where descriptions of emotions and thoughts that it was tough to get started, and tough to keep going...." Read more

The book appears to be a self-published book by a rank amateur do-it-yourself writer.
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The book appears to be a self-published book by a rank amateur do-it-yourself writer.
I expect a quality product from the publisher and from Amazon. As a published author, I can assure you that I would not be allowed to publish a book with this level of quality. I trusted that Amazon would be as exacting with legendary writers and their publishers.
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  • Dakota 7
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Very Entertaining Book.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
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    Zane Grey knew how to put a book together. The book had very complicated characters that went several different ways. The depth of the story, with all the parts added to each character, made the book more telling about what went on in that time period. The author can really put a description of the area and people together to make the color jump out. The last part of the book from where Tom returned with the wild mustang, Blue-Bo, went down hill. The author didn’t close the book, it was rushed to much. Dancing on a cloud. Other than that it was a very good book.
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars ... reading Zane Grey Novels lately and have fallen in love with his way of writing
    Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2015
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    My husband and I have been reading Zane Grey Novels lately and have fallen in love with his way of writing. This book was fun and enjoyable to read... with action and so many mental images of the surroundings. A little slow here and there because of all the visual and emotional images he gives ... but wonderful because his writing makes you feel like you are living the story. He writes from real life stories and from his life because he lived in the West in the early 1900's. If you like stories of the old west, with not too much violence, Zane Grey is the author for you. There is always a little romance along with the cattlemen, rustlers, ranchers, "bad guys", and just "plain folk".
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  • Lb
    5.0 out of 5 stars ENCHANTING look back in time
    Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2015
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    This is the first book by Zane Gray that I've read. It was written almost a hundred years ago; it's not historical fiction, it is the real thing!
    There are a couple of reasons I love this book:
    First of all, Zane Grey is an AMAZING writer who is adept at painting vivid scenery, emotions, and situations with words. Few authors write with this style now. Values are a portrayal of what society needs today.
    Second, the hero and heroine as well as other characters are portrayed as strong, believable people. They don't have psychological hang ups that keep them from progressing. They know what they want, what needs to be done, and then they go get it.
    The hero is a clean, strong, decent human being. He is not egotistical, nor is he too good to be true. Just real. The heroine was wonderful because she is a girl who knows herself. She is not just a female who needs a man. She knows her female role and plays it well, supporting other characters and encouraging her man.
    This book is not overly romantic for those who like mushy stuff, but the romantic suspense for a happy ending is worth the read. I will definitely read more by Zane Grey.
    40 people found this helpful
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  • King George
    5.0 out of 5 stars A classic western with modern appeal
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2012
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    I have only just started to read Zane Grey novels and I am very excited that I discovered this author. I live in Arizona and have explored many of the settings for his stories and with his detailed descriptions I can easily imagine that I am back in these scenes. In The Man of the Forest he has character development. He has many different characters in this story from the mountain man to the Eastern heiress and her little sister to the Morman cowboys to the Mexican shepherds and sleazy villains. And, his descriptions and development do not end at landscapes and characters but to action as well. It just takes your breath away when the heiress is being chased through the high desert and forest for 3 days in a stage coach and then on horse back. Also, the most amazing description that I can recall ever reading was the grizzly bear hunt. Both of these are "hair raising" darn right adventure. I truly believe that these novels should be resurrected and marketed for today's audience, but I also think that TV westerns like Bonanza and Gunsmoke should return as well. This novel is considered Zane Grey's fifth best novel of the over 55 novels he wrote by the Zane Grey's West Society and was written about 10 years into his career as a writer. I am looking forward to reading first through fourth.
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  • Ingeborg
    3.0 out of 5 stars As modern as Queen Victoria
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2023
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    Zane Gray goes on at length exclaiming about the “sad, lonely “ wild forest. His psychology lectures about the nature of women, the nature of men, the nature of good men versus bad men, men from Texas, women from the east, and on and on with the kind of over the top writing that no one does anymore for a good reason – it doesn’t make sense. I think the word he uses the most is the word “sad“ as though that is the best, romantic word he knows. It’s interesting to read the book just to get a glimpse at the kind of foolishness that was part of the romantic thoughts of our grandparents. The most interesting fairly modern note in the story is the tolerance of the Mormon Cowboys, having more than one wife, but otherwise being fine upstanding Cowboys. Mexicans who are actually Mexican Americans are all called greasers and distrusted, except for the Hispanic, women who do all the domestic work in the farmhouse. And being a half breed is considered terrible. Zane’s best descriptions that are not the kind you have to shake your head at because they’re so weird, are his descriptions of the horses, especially the wild mustangs that the Cowboys ride. This must be one of Zane Gray‘s earlier books. His later books were not quite so fluffy with the astoundingly Bad psychology lectures.
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  • Lisa G Lowe
    5.0 out of 5 stars First ZG!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
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    This was my first Zane Grey, and will not be my last. It was very satisfying to read a western with female character development for a change.
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  • Mjr
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Not Great
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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    This was a good story overall. It was interesting to read a story written 100 years ago. I will say it dragged on at times and I was ready for it end by the time I finally got there.
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  • bigbluegrass3
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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    Excellent. Wonderful. Zane Grey is perhaps the father of the modern western. Man of the Forest is a wonderful story of lawless times but also a romance. This is perhaps the sixth novel written by Zane Grey that I have read. They're all very enjoyable. Highly recommended!
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  • D Cook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story. We'll written.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 5, 2023
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    Had trouble putting it down.
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  • Steve T
    5.0 out of 5 stars Man of the Forest by Zane Grey - Wonderful novel.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2024
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    I don't want to give any part of the story away. This is a review more about how and why I enjoyed reading this so much. Zane Grey is such a descriptive writer. His words paint a very accurate picture in the mind of the reader. The surroundings come to life. His characters, both male and female, are vivid. The conversation is written in the style and accent of the character. Very much as Dickens and other great authors have done. This is not a typical western. It is so much more. If you're never read a Zane Grey novel then I thoroughly recommend reading this one.
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  • Belur Vijayakumar
    3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
    Reviewed in India on May 31, 2017
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    nice
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  • mal
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solitude is not always always the answer .
    Reviewed in Australia on June 29, 2019
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    Good description of the wilderness and it's effect on man.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Readable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 25, 2016
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    Well written and interesting worth reading but does tend to drag out a bit you can guess what the outcome will be
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