Roping Lions in the Grand Canyon

By Zane Grey

Book Overview

"Roping Lions in the Grand Canyon" is a thrilling firsthand account of adventure and survival in one of the most rugged landscapes in North America. Written by the legendary Western author Zane Grey, this non-fiction narrative follows a real-life expedition into the depths of the Grand Canyon alongside the famed frontiersman Buffalo Jones. Unlike his celebrated works of fiction, this book captures the raw reality of the early 20th-century American West, focusing on the daring and dangerous task of capturing mountain lions alive.

Grey's evocative prose brings the spectacular vistas and treacherous terrain of the Arizona wilderness to life. Readers are treated to a gripping tale of man versus nature, filled with heart-pounding encounters, the challenges of navigating the canyon's vertical walls, and the unique camaraderie of the trail. The work serves as a fascinating historical record of the hunting practices and outdoor life of a bygone era, showcasing Grey's deep appreciation for the wild beauty and harsh conditions of the frontier. "Roping Lions in the Grand Canyon" remains an essential read for fans of outdoor adventure, Western history, and the timeless lure of the American wilderness.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025962400
• ISBN13: 9781025962405
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Would I Be So Adventurous?

Roping Lions in the Grand Canyon is Zane Grey's telling of his first adventure out west with Buffalo Jones in 1907 and the antecedent of the book, The Young Lion Hunter, which was fiction; this one is fact and uses information Zane Grey had written in The Last of the Plainsmen, the true story of Buffalo Jones. This book was dedicated to the Boy Scouts of America and Zane Grey writes, "I am hoping that it may influence boys to a keener love and appreciation of all the wonderful outdoors of their native land." In this book you will find not only Buffalo Jones but the many other westerners who influenced Zane Grey and instilled in him the "code of the west". The lion dog, Don, also plays an important role in this book. What a wonderful inspiration this book is to all of us who have grown up in a time in which we can still relate to what Zane Grey is writing about. Perhaps if these books were made available in school libraries today, our world would be a much better place to live--they instill values still needed to today.