Riders of the Purple Sage
Book • 1910
The novel is set in the fictional town of Cottonwoods, Utah, and revolves around Jane Withersteen, a wealthy and independent Mormon woman, who faces persecution from the local Mormon leaders.
The story involves themes of love, vengeance, and moral confrontation, particularly against organized religion.
It introduces characters such as Jim Lassiter, a Texas gunfighter, and Bern Venters, a young rider, who become entangled in Jane's struggles.
The narrative explores the harsh realities of the time, including religious intolerance and the struggle for women’s autonomy, set against the vivid backdrop of the Utah Territory.
The story involves themes of love, vengeance, and moral confrontation, particularly against organized religion.
It introduces characters such as Jim Lassiter, a Texas gunfighter, and Bern Venters, a young rider, who become entangled in Jane's struggles.
The narrative explores the harsh realities of the time, including religious intolerance and the struggle for women’s autonomy, set against the vivid backdrop of the Utah Territory.
