Brief Introduction
Nevada is a beautiful novel written by Zane Grey. This western novel was published in 1928 in English language. Nevada is another sequel of Forlorn River from the year 1927. It is an interesting complex story of 365 pages. The novel involves the story of a gunman who is named Jim Lacy and others known him as a Jack or Nevada. But, the different name demonstrates the different characters. As a Jim Lacy he is represented as man with the persuasive nature and puts fear even into the bravest man alive. But, as a Nevada he is seen as an honorable and decent man by the California family. He later infiltrates a gang for the identification of the members. But, he kills them one after another slowly. But, most of the plot has been observed with the main character Nevada. Two other sisters fall for a Nevada.
Nevada is a beautiful novel written by Zane Grey. This western novel was published in 1928 in English language. Nevada is another sequel of Forlorn River from the year 1927. It is an interesting complex story of 365 pages. The novel involves the story of a gunman who is named Jim Lacy and others known him as a Jack or Nevada. But, the different name demonstrates the different characters. As a Jim Lacy he is represented as man with the persuasive nature and puts fear even into the bravest man alive. But, as a Nevada he is seen as an honorable and decent man by the California family. He later infiltrates a gang for the identification of the members. But, he kills them one after another slowly. But, most of the plot has been observed with the main character Nevada. Two other sisters fall for a Nevada.
Themes
Nevada is all about the celebration of an Arizona. It can be best suited with the poem of Arizona Highways. The central theme is related with the western life. Moreover, there are many incidents associated with the dedicated love and flowing emotions. Grey has written this novel in a very beautiful way. This is an adventurous story that mostly uses graceless words than compared to other western novels. The whole story gives a description in the broad strokes. It seems as if there are certain specifics left to be filled. Similarly, descriptive sections are long. But, grey has mentioned almost all kinds of wild species that are found in the landscape. You can find melodramatic sections in most of the parts with the demonstration of excess emotions.
Plot and characters
The story begins with the restless life of a Ben Ide in rancher. He then moves to Arizona for the benefit of his mother’s physical health. At the same time, he begins his search for Nevada “his missing partner”. He also buys a large and a beautiful ranch for the cattle rustling. But, he has to struggle a lot and gets into dilemmatic situations. There is a Hettie Ide who pines away by fending off a horde. Nevada resumes his life of the outlaw by escaping from the Forlorn River. He tries to seek and run out of the harsh conditions. The book focuses mainly on the central character “Nevada” who is totally uncertain about his future and his past seems like a closed book. However, Ben Ide is a horse catcher with a deep dedication towards his family. He is also a great rancher. Ina Ide is Ben’s wife. There is another character named Mof “a gunman and a cowboy”. Arvie Blaine is a young brother of Ina. He intends to live and enjoy the wild life. Ben’s younger sister is Hettie Ide who aims to find the missing Nevada. There are many others character in the book like Jim Lacy who is a gunslinger. Cash Burridge is an acquaintance of a Nevada. Similarly, Tom Day is a very successful rancher of the Arizona. Other characters are Cedar Hatt, Elam Hatt, and Judge Franklidge.
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