Law of the Desert Born: Stories
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| Rating | : | 4.53 (917 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0553241338 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 272 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Every story in this collection bear's Louis L'Amour's distinctive brand of unbridled action and unembellished authenticity--taking us into the white-hot deserts, stone-cold canyons, and rough-and-tumble towns of the world only he knows so well. Each story is personally selected, with an introduction and special historical notes, by the author.Meet men like Shad Marone, the gunfighter who killed in self-defense, but who is forced to run because he killed the wrong man--the sheriff's brother; Matt Sabre, as tough as the Texas trail he ri
They are nothing less than modern classics of the American West, told by one of the most beloved storytellers of our time.. Complete with revealing author’s notes, the stories in Law of the Desert Born are historically precise, and filled with L’Amour’s trademark humor and adventure. In these extraordinary stories, we meet a man who is forced to defend himself by taking another’s life—and must pay for his actions in a most punishing manner; a young thrill-seeker who finally finds a place he can call home, and vows to stay there—regardless of the man who tries to stand in his way; and a drifter who honors a deathbed promise to a stranger by embarking on an unlikely mission of mercy. A PRIZED COLLECTION OF AMERICAN FICTION—FROM AMERICA’S FAVORITE STORYTELLER This first-rate collection of short stories by the incomparable Louis
"Another group of good short stories." according to woody. LAmour had knowledge of th old west words to describe what he was writing. Once start reading you quit until it I is finished. Five Stars I've always loved Louis L'Amour, and to read his style as a graphic novel was awesome. I loved it!. Randy said Five Stars. Good book