Douglas Duer Illustrations · Riders of the Purple Sage: Shaping America

The Field and Stream editions that carried Riders of the Purple Sage was very rare, especially the entire collection from January 1912 through July 1923. Fortunately, all editions can be viewed at the Internet Archive. Due to both the age of the magazines and the scanning technology used, Douglas Duer's images are not as clear as one might hope. However, they do contribute to the overall presentation of the story and are provided here regardless of their limitations.

FS Vol 17 July 1912 Duer %22venters liftred her ently from the ledge%22 .png

Duer "Venters lifted her gently from the ledge"

FS Vol 17 Aug 1912 Duer %22He saw destiny in the dark, straight path of her wonderful eyes.%22.png

Duer "He saw destiny in the dark, straight path of her wonderful eyes."

FS Vol 17 Sept 1912 Duer %22She saw the bishop's hand jerk to his hip... in her ears burst a thundeering, bellowing report.%22.png

Duer, "She saw the bishop's hand jerk to his hip...in her ears
burst a thundering, bellowing report."

FS Vol 17 Oct 1912 Duer %22Lassiter%22 cried Jane trembling.%22.png

Duer, "Lassiter", cried Jane trembling.

FS Vol 17 Jan 1913 Duer %22Outstretched on the stable floor lay Blake.%22.png

Duer, "Outstretched on the stable floor lay Blake."

FS Vol 17 March 2013 Duer %22In a last magnificent stride he cleared the canyon rim.%22.png

Duer, "In a magnificent stride he cleared the canyon rim."

FS Vol 18 May 1913 Duer %22Don't look back!%22.png

Duer, "Don't look back"

FS Vol 18 July 1913 Duer %22The Fall of Balancing Rock%22.png

Duer, "The Fall of Balancing Rock."