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The last thing Cates wanted was to be responsible for the lives of thirteen desperate strangers and a shipment of gold. But he knew that if they were to survive, he was their last chance. He also knew that some in the party were willing to die—or kill—to get their hands on the money. If he couldn’t get them to work together, it wouldn’t be the desert or even the Apaches that would do them in—it would be the greed of the very people he was trying to save.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
mc bob,
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This review is from: Last Stand at Papago Wells (Mass Market Paperback)
The way I feel about this book is it was full of mysteries since the story takes a different turn in the middle because first it starts with four main characters which are logan Cates,jennifer Fair,Big Maria,Grant Kimbrough each have a different persoality.Tho each one had a different reason to go to Papago well since it was rated 4 stars was because the ending lacked a little in the whole point of the story also the reason for this is they didn't really a had alot of exitment in it besides big maria turning on them just to get the gold they had then she was taken down by logan cateswitha gun shot.Though the person who wrote this is a great book writer who is lois l'amour he lacks alot in the ending but makes good books about the old west since its good to have an image of how the old west was like in his owm point of view since everybody has a different point of view about it.Also the main character did have a good lead responsible for a shipment of gold and the life of 13 other stranger that aren't the main characters.
4.0 out of 5 stars
A solid Western adventure,
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This review is from: Last Stand at Papago Wells (Mass Market Paperback)
"Last Stand at Papago Wells," by Louis L'Amour, takes place in the western Arizona desert not long after the end of the American Civil War. As the story unfolds, a diverse group of individuals converge on the reservoir of the book's title, where they face the fury of an Indian force led by a half-Yaqui, half-Apache bandit.I have been aware of Louis L'Amour's position as a literary phenomenon for some time; according to the author bio at the end of this book, he wrote more than 100 books (his first full-length novel being published in 1953). "Last Stand" is the first L'Amour book I have read. "Last Stand" is a solid adventure. L'Amour fills the narrative with intriguing details, and creates a powerful portrait of the land itself. I really got a sense of the danger posed both by the harsh environment and the equally harsh human beings who populate the region. One might say that the ancient, unforgiving desert is the most significant "character" in the book. The characters include Logan Cates, an archetypal rugged hero ("a man without illusions, without wealth, place or destination"); Grant Kimbrough, a former Confederate colonel who has become a dissolute gambler; Jennifer Fair, the rebellious daughter of an important rancher; Timothy Sheehan, "leather-hard and leather tough," an immigrant and veteran soldier; and others. There is plenty of action and suspense. Yes, some of the dialogue is corny, and some of the plot is predictable. The story has the overall feel of a morality fable. All in all, a compelling tale of greed and adventure.
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4.1 out of 5 stars (9 customer reviews) 6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
A solid Western adventure,
By Michael J. Mazza - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last Stand at Papago Wells (Mass Market Paperback)
"Last Stand at Papago Wells," by Louis L'Amour, takes place in the western Arizona desert not long after the end of the American Civil War. As the story unfolds, a diverse group of individuals converge on the reservoir of the book's title, where they face the fury of an Indian force led by a half-Yaqui, half-Apache bandit.I have been aware of Louis L'Amour's position as a literary phenomenon for some time; according to the author bio at the end of this book, he wrote more than 100 books (his first full-length novel being published in 1953). "Last Stand" is the first L'Amour book I have read. "Last Stand" is a solid adventure. L'Amour fills the narrative with intriguing details, and creates a powerful portrait of the land itself. I really got a sense of the danger posed both by the harsh environment and the equally harsh human beings who populate the region. One might say that the ancient, unforgiving desert is the most significant "character" in the book. The characters include Logan Cates, an archetypal rugged hero ("a man without illusions, without wealth, place or destination"); Grant Kimbrough, a former Confederate colonel who has become a dissolute gambler; Jennifer Fair, the rebellious daughter of an important rancher; Timothy Sheehan, "leather-hard and leather tough," an immigrant and veteran soldier; and others. There is plenty of action and suspense. Yes, some of the dialogue is corny, and some of the plot is predictable. The story has the overall feel of a morality fable. All in all, a compelling tale of greed and adventure.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Gritty novel of survival in the desert,
By New England Pat - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last Stand at Papago Wells (Mass Market Paperback)
Diverse parties of white men and women converge at an isolated water hole in the Arizona desert and battle Apaches, the elements, thirst and each other. Hero Logan Cates takes charge of the small band of whites who bicker among themselves between Indian attacks and his leadership is what keeps them alive through the tortuous days and nights as they are pinned down by an unseen but determined enemy. The characters are detailed and the author gives them their own personalities and strange quirks that make the story believable. A good, quick read by Louis L'Amour.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
mc bob,
A Kid's Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Last Stand at Papago Wells (Mass Market Paperback)
The way I feel about this book is it was full of mysteries since the story takes a different turn in the middle because first it starts with four main characters which are logan Cates,jennifer Fair,Big Maria,Grant Kimbrough each have a different persoality.Tho each one had a different reason to go to Papago well since it was rated 4 stars was because the ending lacked a little in the whole point of the story also the reason for this is they didn't really a had alot of exitment in it besides big maria turning on them just to get the gold they had then she was taken down by logan cateswitha gun shot.Though the person who wrote this is a great book writer who is lois l'amour he lacks alot in the ending but makes good books about the old west since its good to have an image of how the old west was like in his owm point of view since everybody has a different point of view about it.Also the main character did have a good lead responsible for a shipment of gold and the life of 13 other stranger that aren't the main characters.
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