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GUNSMOKE AND MUSTANGS: The Louis L’Amour 4 Book Western Bundle - Riders Of The Dawn , Lit A Shuck For Texas, Trail To Crazy Man, Showdown Trail
Four full-length novels by the king of western tales, Louis L'Amour, reprinted from his original magazine versions before his paperback publishers demanded changes.This quartet contains four of Louis L'Amour's earliest novels, books that earned him an enviable reputation as the best western writer since Zane Grey and Max Brand. They helped pave the way for the phenomenal success and career that made him a household name.RIDERS OF THE DAWN - When gunman Matt Sabre tries to make peace he finds the only way is through the liberal use of gunsmoke. LIT A SHUCK FOR TEXAS - A collection of the early Western tales that drew on his own intimate knowledge of the frontier. Men and women fighting to build a life in a lawless world.TRAIL TO CRAZY MAN - Honor leads Rafe Caradec into deadly danger against the greatest odds he has ever facedSHOWDOWN TRAIL - Only the lone rider they hate can save a wagon train from destruction.Filmed as The Tall Stranger with Joel McCrea, Virginia Mayo and Michael Ansara.The biggest bargain in L'Amour books ever.
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Louis L'Amour
996 books3,486 followersLouis Dearborn L'Amour was an American novelist and short story writer. His books consisted primarily of Western novels, though he called his work "frontier stories". His most widely known Western fiction works include Last of the Breed, Hondo, Shalako, and the Sackett series. L'Amour also wrote historical fiction (The Walking Drum), science fiction (The Haunted Mesa), non-fiction (Frontier), and poetry and short-story collections. Many of his stories were made into films. His books remain popular and most have gone through multiple printings. At the time of his death, almost all of his 105 existing works (89 novels, 14 short-story collections, and two full-length works of nonfiction) were still in print, and he was "one of the world's most popular writers".
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February 14, 2022
Another authentic account of the true western people that settled our country.Well writtenwe
A well written spell binder. The characters were well developed,to the point that they seemed as though they could walk out of the novel and take up residence in a ranch in our present day.
The plot was also well developed .Sometimes you could almost want to get into the novel and help the hero out of a ,seemingly all most hopeless situation .
I would from end this book too anyone who had ever had an interest in how our country was settled and the character of the people it took to live in our Western lands
A well written spell binder. The characters were well developed,to the point that they seemed as though they could walk out of the novel and take up residence in a ranch in our present day.
The plot was also well developed .Sometimes you could almost want to get into the novel and help the hero out of a ,seemingly all most hopeless situation .
I would from end this book too anyone who had ever had an interest in how our country was settled and the character of the people it took to live in our Western lands
October 6, 2018
Obvious early books
I love Louis L'Amour but this was a waste of money. I can see why a publisher would want him to fix these first before making them novels. Wordy in a lot of places, the story gets lost in the attempt at descriptive telling. His character development is all over the place. Better punctuation would help clarify understanding. Decided not to read one of the stories. Not worth the frustration. I'll stick with reading his later-published works.
I love Louis L'Amour but this was a waste of money. I can see why a publisher would want him to fix these first before making them novels. Wordy in a lot of places, the story gets lost in the attempt at descriptive telling. His character development is all over the place. Better punctuation would help clarify understanding. Decided not to read one of the stories. Not worth the frustration. I'll stick with reading his later-published works.
May 30, 2021
Gunsmoke & Mustangs
A must read! A book of short stories and a few that are longer. No one writes like Louis L’Amour. He writes with so much description that the pages come alive. Decades ago I joined his book club. So I still have all of those books. But this was not among them. I’m so glad that I read this one.
A must read! A book of short stories and a few that are longer. No one writes like Louis L’Amour. He writes with so much description that the pages come alive. Decades ago I joined his book club. So I still have all of those books. But this was not among them. I’m so glad that I read this one.
July 6, 2024
Think we could make it in the old west?
Folks sure were tough in the cowboy days. In this collection there are 4 longer books and 5 or so short stories. I read about cowboys,wagon trains, ranches and a little romance. (Well the guy will get the girl if he wants her?) Be part of the dreams of early Americana. Check it out.
Folks sure were tough in the cowboy days. In this collection there are 4 longer books and 5 or so short stories. I read about cowboys,wagon trains, ranches and a little romance. (Well the guy will get the girl if he wants her?) Be part of the dreams of early Americana. Check it out.
September 12, 2018
Best read ever
This book was an awesome read from start of the first story to the last one. Once I started reading a story I couldn't stop until it was finished. There was excitement in every page.
This book was an awesome read from start of the first story to the last one. Once I started reading a story I couldn't stop until it was finished. There was excitement in every page.
March 19, 2019
Just got here
I've been readin' Zane Grey for quite awhile, and this is my first ride with Louis L'AMour. Reckon I got a new favorite. Lots of action, less scenery, great plots with satisfact'ry endi'ns! K
I've been readin' Zane Grey for quite awhile, and this is my first ride with Louis L'AMour. Reckon I got a new favorite. Lots of action, less scenery, great plots with satisfact'ry endi'ns! K
April 26, 2020
Many of a trail, many of an adventure
All the story will hold your attention. The good guy to win a lot of times, come out with the best woman. Rest in peace Louis L'Amour, great reading.
All the story will hold your attention. The good guy to win a lot of times, come out with the best woman. Rest in peace Louis L'Amour, great reading.
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September 27, 2022Clean, has substance, well plotted, and an entertaining narration. Substance is character and morality. When the world’s crazy, I read these types of stories and the world is even-keeled again. And, if your children can read this (vocabulary) they have a good start on real education.
January 6, 2025
Adventurous,entertaining and educational.L'Amour always keeps you on the edge of your seat
L'Amour always keeps you on the edge of you seat waiting for the next page to reveal more of the story
L'Amour always keeps you on the edge of you seat waiting for the next page to reveal more of the story
July 30, 2018
More of the Best
A mixed bag of story lengths, but all good reads as you would expect from the master of western story telling.
A mixed bag of story lengths, but all good reads as you would expect from the master of western story telling.
November 28, 2018
Draw, pardner!
One of the best cowboy writers. This a great collection. Heroes and horses; bad guys and belles. Lose yourself in the days of yesteryear.
One of the best cowboy writers. This a great collection. Heroes and horses; bad guys and belles. Lose yourself in the days of yesteryear.
February 1, 2019
Good Book!
I enjoyed this story as it has a good plot. The Author did a good job of confusing the plot in an enticing way.
I enjoyed this story as it has a good plot. The Author did a good job of confusing the plot in an enticing way.
April 15, 2019
Cowboys and Indians
Enjoyable stories of the old west Where are the good guys were very good and the bad guys were very bad
Enjoyable stories of the old west Where are the good guys were very good and the bad guys were very bad
June 14, 2019
Good read
Good read well told story five stars no bad language this author studies the place he's writing about real well
Good read well told story five stars no bad language this author studies the place he's writing about real well
July 8, 2020
Great entertainment
As usual Louis paints pictures with words as he strings you along a journey that twists and turns where always the good guy wins.
As usual Louis paints pictures with words as he strings you along a journey that twists and turns where always the good guy wins.
October 26, 2020
Still the best
As usual, Louis L'Amour is still the best! I have read almost every book he has written. He never disappoints.
As usual, Louis L'Amour is still the best! I have read almost every book he has written. He never disappoints.
December 19, 2020
Great author
Always a good read with Louis L'Amour. I will read his stories over and over and never get tired of reading them!!
Always a good read with Louis L'Amour. I will read his stories over and over and never get tired of reading them!!
July 12, 2021
4 Great books
L’Amour books are fast paced, detailed characterizations and have both humorous moments and sadness which keeps the reader’s attention and peaks enjoyment!
L’Amour books are fast paced, detailed characterizations and have both humorous moments and sadness which keeps the reader’s attention and peaks enjoyment!
November 14, 2021
Great western novels
Zane Grey is a master magician. His western stories are always interesting and relaxing to read. Time has increased the value of his stories.
Zane Grey is a master magician. His western stories are always interesting and relaxing to read. Time has increased the value of his stories.
January 20, 2022
Great to the end. Always loved how he describes the old west. He makes you feel your right there.
August 5, 2023
Good old western short stories.
October 3, 2023
Louis Lamour. Nobody done it better. He was the heartbeat of mid century western .
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February 26, 2025not the first time I've read a book for a man
June 16, 2024
So far so good !
I am still reading the first book ! I like it all and want to read them all. Please help me to get back to the books.
I am still reading the first book ! I like it all and want to read them all. Please help me to get back to the books.
August 19, 2021
A good classic entertainer, difficulties to leave without completing in one sitting.
The book gives real flavors of cowboy westerns. One can have some idea about how west was concurred. Those who love westerns must read this book.
The book gives real flavors of cowboy westerns. One can have some idea about how west was concurred. Those who love westerns must read this book.
May 11, 2016
Classic Louis
Most of these I've read before and enjoyed thoroughly each time. Sadly in Trail to Crazy man editing failed and a couple of chapters are out of order. Maybe. It will be fixed before you get your copy.
Most of these I've read before and enjoyed thoroughly each time. Sadly in Trail to Crazy man editing failed and a couple of chapters are out of order. Maybe. It will be fixed before you get your copy.
June 5, 2016
Carrying coals to Newcastle!!!
Praise of his works is just redundancy.. Read it, any of it an be inriched more than the obvious!
Happy Trails!!!
Fdjeffcoat.... A fan.
Praise of his works is just redundancy.. Read it, any of it an be inriched more than the obvious!
Happy Trails!!!
Fdjeffcoat.... A fan.
June 27, 2016
Good western reading
4 books well put together , lots of action in all the stories ,well worth the cost. Enjoy all his books.
4 books well put together , lots of action in all the stories ,well worth the cost. Enjoy all his books.
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November 19, 2016 Well as usual a great read i love the books by Louis L"Amour, i don't think i have found a bad one yet.
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