The Last of the Plainsmen by Zane Grey is a gripping and immersive novel that transports readers to the untamed frontier of the American West. The story follows the adventures of Buffalo Jones, a legendary hunter and tracker who is on a mission to capture the last remaining buffalo in order to save the species from extinction.

Grey’s vivid descriptions of the rugged landscape and the harsh realities of life on the plains bring the story to life, allowing readers to feel as though they are right there alongside Jones and his companions. The characters are well-developed and complex, each with their own motivations and struggles, making them easy to root for and empathize with.

The action-packed plot is full of thrilling encounters with wild animals, dangerous outlaws, and daring rescues, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. Grey’s writing style is rich and poetic, painting a vivid picture of the beauty and brutality of the West in a way that is both haunting and unforgettable.

Overall, The Last of the Plainsmen is a captivating and timeless tale of adventure, courage, and the enduring spirit of the American frontier. It is a must-read for fans of Western fiction and anyone who enjoys a good old-fashioned adventure story.

Book Description:

Travel along as Mike Vendetti aka miketheauctioneer narrates an outstanding true account of a trip made in 1909 by Zane Grey and a plainsman, Buffalo Jones, through the Grand Canyon to lasso a cougar. That’s right lasso. Throw a rope around. That’s equivalent to catching one by the tail.

As I narrated this book, I found fact to be as exciting as fiction. This part of the west was relatively wild and untamed at this time. Wolves, wild horses, buffalo and other wildlife were quite prevalent, and the Indians were not that friendly.

This adventure would never make it to “Animal Planet”, or as a National Geographic special, because there is quite a lot of what we would consider cruelty to animals, but this is a true story, and life as it was at the turn of the last century. Parts of this story will offend the sensibilities of some, but it is a glimpse into a world that no longer exists. I was definitely drawn into this story, as I hope the listener will be.