The Spirit of the Border
About this book
Wikipedia: **Spirit of the Border** is an historical novel written by Zane Grey, first published in 1906. The novel is based on events occurring in the Ohio River Valley in the late eighteenth century. It features the exploits of Lewis Wetzel, a historical personage who had dedicated his life to the destruction of Native Americans and to the protection of nascent white settlements in that region. The story deals with the attempt by Moravian Church missionaries to Christianize Indians and how two brothers' lives take different paths upon their arrival on the border. A highly romanticized account, the novel is the second in a trilogy, the first of which is **Betty Zane**, Gray's first published work, and **The Last Trail**, which focuses on the life of Jonathan Zane, Gray's ancestor.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 1816 readers · 246 pages · ≈ 4 h 33 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Spirit of the Border?
About ≈ 4 h 33 m — 246 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Spirit of the Border?
246 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Spirit of the Border?
It sits on the Westerns, History, Fiction shelves.
Is The Spirit of the Border in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Spirit of the Border?
The main characters include Betty Zane, Lewis Wetzel (1763-1808).
Where does The Spirit of the Border take place?
It is set in Fort Henry (W. Va.), Ohio River Valley during 1750-1815.
Who wrote The Spirit of the Border?
Zane Grey.
Where can I read The Spirit of the Border online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library