The Lone Star Ranger
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The Lone Star Ranger is a Western novel by Zane Grey
. It follows the life of Buck Duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law.
, which is known as the Lone Star State. Buck Duane is made a Texas Ranger
toward the end of the novel. The title also highlights the social isolation of the main character.
Zane Grey
Zane Grey was an American author best known for his popular adventure novels and stories that presented an idealized image of the Old West. Riders of the Purple Sage was his bestselling book. In addition to the success of his printed works, they later had second lives and continuing influence...
. It follows the life of Buck Duane, a man who becomes an outlaw and then redeems himself in the eyes of the law.
Explanation of the novel's title
The book takes place in TexasTexas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, which is known as the Lone Star State. Buck Duane is made a Texas Ranger
Texas Ranger Division
The Texas Ranger Division, commonly called the Texas Rangers, is a law enforcement agency with statewide jurisdiction in Texas, and is based in Austin, Texas...
toward the end of the novel. The title also highlights the social isolation of the main character.