by Zane Grey (Author)
Zane Grey is one of America's most popular and enduring authors, the man behind the classic Western Riders of the Purple Sage.
Desert of Wheat is a thrilling and romantic tale of sabotage in the wheat fields of the Pacific Northwest during World War I. A passionate novel of patriotic and anti-union propaganda, it portrays the anxieties of the young country threatened by a foreign war after the closing of the frontier. Grey captures the heart of a nation at the brink of a century of change.
Author Biography
The father of the western novel, Zane Grey (1872 - 1939) was born in Zanesville, Ohio. He wrote 58 westerns and almost 30 other books. Over 130 films have been based on his work.
Number of Pages: 352
Dimensions: 0.79 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: October 14, 2001