# Black Star — Riders of the Purple Sage character guide

> Black Star in Riders of the Purple Sage by Zane Grey.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Star

**First appearance:** 0001-ii-cottonwoods

## Who they are

Jane's prized black horse, a symbol of her wealth and independence.

## Relationships

### [Lassiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riders_of_the_purple_sage_se/characters/lassiter)

_friendship_

Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life.

### [Lassiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riders_of_the_purple_sage_se/characters/lassiter)

_friendship_

Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life.

### [Lassiter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riders_of_the_purple_sage_se/characters/lassiter)

_friendship_

Black Star is one of Lassiter's horses, a trusted and valued companion in his rugged life.

## In the story

### [Wrangle's Race Run](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riders_of_the_purple_sage_se/chapters/xvii-wrangle-s-race-run)

Jane's prized Arabian horse, stolen by Jerry Card and pursued by Venters.

### [XXI: Black Star and Night](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/riders_of_the_purple_sage_se/chapters/xxi-black-star-and-night)

Ridden by Bess during the escape; praised as a swift and noble horse.

## Links

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