Where does The Border Legion rank on Lunoo?

The Border Legion is ranked #50 in Lunoo's Best Western Novel rankings with a score of 7.2/10.

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The Border Legion

7.18

Good

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Western Novel Classic Idaho Mining Outlaw Zane Grey

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The Border Legion is a 1916 Western novel by Zane Grey set against the backdrop of Idaho's rough and lawless mining camps. The plot follows Joan Randle, a woman who ventures into the wilderness to stop a reckless feud and is subsequently captured by a notorious gang of outlaws. During her captivity, she develops complex feelings for Jim Cleve, a conflicted young man who has joined the gang out of desperation and despair. The book serves as a classic early example of Western frontier fiction, exploring themes of lawlessness, redemption, and rugged individualism.

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The Border Legion ranks #49 of 211 in the Western Novel ranking, behind Horseman, Pass By, ahead of Fair Land, Fair Land.

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How good is The Border Legion?

The Border Legion scores 7.18/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Western Novel category. Popular Zane Grey outlaw-camp romance with lasting readership and film history; melodrama and gender politics weaken modern consensus.

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Is The Border Legion worth it in 2026?

With a score of 7.18/10, The Border Legion is a solid option in Western Novel. See all Western Novel ranked.

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