- Hardcover: 134 pages
- Publisher: Bantam Books (1987)
- ISBN-10: 0553063022
- ISBN-13: 978-0553063028
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.7 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 363 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Classic L'Amour,
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Ce commentaire est de: The Tall Stranger (Paperback)
This book is classic L'Amour through and through. I purchased it for my father, but read it myself too. It's fast paced will all the L'Amour signature storytelling. A great read!
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good book.,
By A Customer
Ce commentaire est de: The Tall Stranger (Paperback)
Not one of L'amours best books, but still good
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Early L'Amour,
By Kay's Husband - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Tall Stranger (Paperback)
This book was first released in 1957, while Louis L'Amour, though a selling author, was yet somewhat a writer in training. It is interesting to read some of these earlier works, they help to not only see his later growth in writing, but to get a glimpse of the younger writer working out those things important to him. Some of which would continue as content in his later writings.This particular western has as its main subject the Oregon Trail, and it is peopled with the types of men and women heading west to build or rebuild their lives. The action centers in the western U.S. circa 1860, midtime or late in the western exodus. Bishop's valley, the main area of their settling, is found close to the Teton range in western Wyoming. Much of this area was then part of the Nebraska Territory. The Oregon Trail left Council Bluffs, Iowa, running parallel to the North Platte River, through this Nebraska Territory crossing the Green River branching off to eventually reach Oregon. Along the way through treachery, Indian attack, fist fights, and gunfights, new lives will be built, while others will be broken. All in all, this is an enjoyable read. While very smooth in most places, some ragged parts do exist. Remember, Louis is still putting his skills in order. One item I noticed, was at the ending, one of the main characters, Hardy Bishop has been seriously wounded, yet, unless I missed it, no final report is ever given as to his condition. We must therefore assume he fully recovered. But for the few hours it takes to read this western, readers will be rewarded with enjoyment. Early L'Amour, still good reading. Semper Fi. 5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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The Hero, the Villian, the Girl, lots of action,
By Henry Cate III - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Tall Stranger (Paperback)
This is one of the shorter Louis L'Amours. It is only a 126 pages. But in these few pages there is a lot of action. There are around a dozen fights, guns fights and fist fights.This a fairly typical Louis L'Amour. The hero, Rock, is stronger, faster, and smarter than the bad guys. He is a good man. The basic plot is the villian tricks some settlers into being foot soldiers for a war to try and take a valley from the man who settled the valley. Rock figured out the plan, but most of the settlers won't listen to Rock. He isn't a smooth talker, like the villian. This is a fun book. 4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A good book.,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
Ce commentaire est de: The Tall Stranger (Paperback)
Not one of L'amours best books, but still good
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