The Thundering Herd

By Zane Grey and Grey

Book Overview

"The Thundering Herd" is a sweeping Western epic set against the dramatic backdrop of the 1870s, an era defined by the massive buffalo hunts that forever changed the American landscape. Written by the legendary Zane Grey, this narrative follows the journey of Tom Doane, a young man who joins a buffalo-hunting expedition across the vast and untamed Great Plains. As he navigates the rugged wilderness, Tom must contend with the brutal realities of the hunt, the threat of conflict with Native American tribes, and the lawlessness of the frontier.

At the heart of the story is a stirring romance between Tom and Milly Fayre, a girl held captive by a band of outlaws. Their struggle for survival and freedom unfolds amidst the thundering stampedes of the great buffalo herds, capturing the raw power and untamed spirit of the Old West. Grey's vivid descriptions and masterful storytelling bring to life the historical transition of the American frontier, exploring themes of courage, greed, and the inevitable passage of time. "The Thundering Herd" remains a classic work of Western fiction, offering a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in American history and the enduring legacy of the pioneer spirit.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025428080
• ISBN13: 9781025428086
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.8" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

Buffalo, Buffalo Everywhere

The Thundering Herd was the first book Zane Grey every submitted to a publisher without his wife's editorial opinion of the work, or her "touching up" the final draft. Undoubtedly she was the reason his work was so appreciated and adored by the women of the era. Case in point: This book was first published in The Ladies Home Journal as a serial, even with all of the blood and gore and the vivid descriptive imagery Zane Grey was known to possess. To us today it seems amazing such a magazine would publish such a book, yet that is the power, the talent Zane Grey had to enthrall and entertain his readership; they couldn't get enough. Buffalo Stampede is the story of the buffalo and of their near extinction when hide hunters swarmed the plains killing them by the tens of thousands, and at the same time helping to eliminate the Indians by killing their food supply. This book pays homage to the buffalo as he originally intended. The hero, Tom Doan and the heroine Milly Fayre have a rather unique relationship in this book, and Molly's story is the most interesting. I encourage you to get this book and read it. It's worth the price. P.S. There is an unexpurgated version, Buffalo Stampede, available, but if you can’t afford it this one will certainly do.