The action is fast and the story well and intelligently written. Vol 1, the 103549 ride the dark trail 102442 flint 102103 collected short stories of louis l amour the frontier stories. The following was posted as a topic in the discussion forum. It dates from 1960, and the 60s were in some ways the high water mark of lamour, the time of the. Set in 1699 it featured the story of protagonist barnabas sackett as he relates his tale, which is a narration of a voyage that saw him trading various furs with the chesapeake indians. Flint louis lamour collectionleatherette edition bantam book leather. Lamours descriptions of the terrain saddle up the readers brain pan and ride to the malpais lava beds in new mexico. His first big success, hondo, was made into a john wayne movie. Jun 02, 2018 james muglia rated it really liked it. Flint by louis l amour, 9780553252316, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. March 22, 1908 june 10, 1988 was an american novelist and shortstory writer. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. How many louis lamour books have been made into movies and.
In this first of four classic frontier novels, louis lamour adds his own special brand to the life and adventures of one of americas favorite fictional cowboys, hopalong cassidy. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print more about louis lamour. Flint is a book with a complex plot, full of interesting twists and turns, and although ive enjoyed almost every louis l amour book ive read, this one really does stand out as a classic. Lamours western stories, as written by a reallife adventurer, capture the survivalism and code of honor on which. The first novel in what was to be the sacketts series, this book from louis lamour was originally published in 1974. Simply being prolific, however, does not a bestselling author make.
About the author our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis lamour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and woman who settled the frontier. All this rapidly led to louis lamour becoming one of the most highly regarded novelists within his field, with both commercial and critical success achieved during his time. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Furthermore, he also wrote historical fiction, science fiction, nonfiction, short stories and poetry. I promised my husband that i would let him choose my next book, and of course, he chose a louis l amour. Book 2 louis lamour author 2003 the warriors path the sacketts series book 3 louis lamour author 2003 man riding west louis. Keep up to date on louis l amour news, new book releases, articles. There are often slight discontinuities in his work for example in this book he met wild bill for the first and last.
Download and read online for free flint by louis l amour. I figured i would also rank the books of other authors that i have read for a long time. Feb 03, 2016 louis l amour novel the protagonist aids nancy kerrigan who is not an ice skating champ. Louis lamour novel the protagonist aids nancy kerrigan who is not an ice skating champ. Sitka is one of three louis lamour books published in 1957 and the 12th book of his ive read in my quest to read them all them by year of publication. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. Flint the louis lamour collection 9780553062014 by lamour, louis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. We had decided to trail lamour to the flint hideout. There are more than 300 million copies of his books in print around the world. Flint is throw your hat in the air foot stompin good. In the east he became one of the wealthiest financiers. Flint is a book with a complex plot, full of interesting twists and turns, and although ive enjoyed almost every louis lamour book ive read, this one really does stand out as a classic. His father was a local politician, large animal veterinarian and farm equipment broker who arrived in north dakota in the year 1882. Now i enjoy it because it showcases the many different types of people in the world all around us.
Flint the louis l amour collection 9780553062014 by l amour, louis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. I liked many of the characters and loved all the subplots, flashbacks, etc. Louis l amour author our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis l amour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and women who settled the frontier. Louis lamour 19081988 was an american novelist, or as he would say, an american storyteller. The majority of his work was western novels which he referred to as frontier novels, although he had some science fiction and historical fiction books in there as well. Louis lamours 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own. L amour s western stories, as written by a reallife adventurer, capture the survivalism and code of honor on which. Download and read online for free flint by louis lamour. And yes because of the awesomness of the man called flint. Flint by louis lamour at the best online ebook storage. Our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis lamour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and woman who settled the frontier. Flint by louis lamour, 9780553252316, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Flint louis lamour author 2005 mojave crossing the sacketts series book 11 louis lamour author 2003 mustang man the sacketts series book 15 louis. Louis lamour author our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis lamour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and women who settled the frontier.
A book thats hard to put down, fun to read, and hard to beat, flint is a must read for every fan of good westerns. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading flint. At the time of his death all 101 of his works were in print 86 novels, 14 shortstory collections and one fulllength work of nonfiction and he was considered one of the worlds most popular writers. When i was a kid it appealed to my sense of adventure, the smart woman, the mysterious man who is wise and silent. Flint book by louis lamour half price books marketplace. Create an account and send a request for reading to other users on the webpage of the book. Louis l amour s 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own. A coldeyed speculator is setting up the land swindle of a lifetime, and buckdun, a notorious assassin, is there to back his play. Here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print around the world. Lamours books, primarily western fiction, remain enormously popular, and most have gone through multiple printings. Lamour is of french ancestry on his fathers side and irish on his mothers side. Book 2 louis l amour author 2003 the warriors path the sacketts series.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read flint. A book thats hard to put down, fun to read, and hard to beat, flint is a. Lamours flint leaves most other westerns eatin trail dust. I had discovered i could follow the books action on topographic maps. Flint by louis lamour meet your next favorite book. Flint by louis l amour at the best online ebook storage. Flint louis l amour author 2005 mojave crossing the sacketts series book 11.
I liked the story and the fact that it was not a western novel typically done by lamour but one that takes place mostly in europe before the population of north america. While in his thirties, he began writing novels about life on the western frontier. Lamour books consisted mainly of western stories, though he normally referred them as frontiers. Download and read online for free ebooks written by louis l amour. Flint in 2020 louis l amour, literature books, western movies. Louis dearborn lamour was an american journalist and a short story writer who was born on 22 march 1908. Order of louis lamour books louis lamour 19081988 was an american novelist, or as he would say, an american storyteller.
I had discovered i could follow the book s action on topographic maps. It dates from 1960, and the 60s were in some ways the high water mark of lamour, the time of the sacketts, shalako, killoe, high lonesome and others. But when an allout range war erupts, flint chooses to help nancy kerrigan, a local rancher. Download and read online for free ebooks written by louis. Vol 1, the 103549 ride the dark trail 102442 flint 102103 collected short stories of louis lamour the frontier stories. For three quarters of this book i was going to give it a 5star rating, good storyline, great characterisation and typical louis lamour attention to detail but the last quarter was very disappointing with a somewhat predictable ending. Flint louis lamour leatherette collectible book ebay. The next writer who came to mind was louis lamour, who is probably the writer that i have read the most over the course of my life. He left the west at the age of seventeen, leaving behind a rootless past and a bloody trail of violence. Mustang man 102343 first fast draw, the 102194 collected short stories of louis lamour the frontier stories. His books consisted primarily of western fiction novels though he called his work frontier stories, however he also wrote historical fiction the walking drum, science fiction the haunted mesa, nonfiction frontier, as well as poetry and shortstory collections. Dec 03, 2005 here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. Mar 31, 2017 louis dearborn l amour was an american author. If you are looking for a technically perfect book, his work is not the place.
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Sitka is a bit different from the typical lamour book that ive read so far. Flint by louis lamour booksamillion online book store. Louis lamour 19081988 was born in jamestown, north dakota. I had read louis lamour s outstanding western flint, and i was now able to see for real the landmarks mentioned in the novel. Sacketts land the first novel in what was to be the sacketts series, this book from louis lamour was originally published in 1974. Louis lamour is an old friend to all who devour his books. Notice all the safety precautions taken by our friend longrifle joe. Mustang man 102343 first fast draw, the 102194 collected short stories of louis l amour the frontier stories. About the author our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis l amour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and woman who settled the frontier. For three quarters of this book i was going to give it a 5star rating, good storyline, great characterisation and typical louis l amour attention to detail but the last quarter was very disappointing with a somewhat predictable ending.
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