How many louis lamour books have been made into movies and. The first novel in what was to be the sacketts series, this book from louis lamour was originally published in 1974. 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. Simply being prolific, however, does not a bestselling author make. Refine your search for louis l amour leatherette books. In the east he became one of the wealthiest financiers. Flint by louis lamour booksamillion online book store. 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. When i was a kid it appealed to my sense of adventure, the smart woman, the mysterious man who is. Keep up to date on louis l amour news, new book releases, articles.
Here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. A coldeyed speculator is setting up the land swindle of a lifetime, and buckdun, a notorious assassin, is there to. He left the west at the age of seventeen, leaving behind a rootless past and. In the east he became one of the wealthiest financiers in. Louis lamour novel the protagonist aids nancy kerrigan who is not an ice skating champ.
Our foremost storyteller of the american west, louis lamour has thrilled a nation by. His books consisted primarily of western novels though he called his work frontier stories. Im not a western fan, but l amour is the guru of western writing. Flint louis lamour author 2005 mojave crossing the. The men who killed flint had scarcely seen the boy until that moment, but, within the space of five seconds, five of them were shot dead and two were dying. Flint combines the best of his prose with a character whose time is running out, a villain i hated, and a twist that changes everything. Vol 1, the 103549 ride the dark trail 102442 flint 102103 collected short stories of louis l amour the frontier stories. Vol 1, the 103549 ride the dark trail 102442 flint 102103 collected short stories of louis. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. Download and read online for free flint by louis l amour. Dec 03, 2005 here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates.
Download and read online for free ebooks written by louis l amour. Jun 02, 2018 james muglia rated it really liked it. We love this kind of stuff but for the sake of liability we have to say. I did not like how l amour shifts from one character or place to another. Unfollow louis lamour leatherette books to stop getting updates on. Notice all the safety precautions taken by our friend longrifle joe. Flint by louis lamour at the best online ebook storage. Flint a novel a novel by louis lamour by louis lamour by louis lamour by louis lamour.
In the east he became one of the wealthiest financiers in americaand one of the most. But when an allout range war erupts, flint chooses to help nancy kerrigan, a local rancher. Louis l amour s 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own. The following was posted as a topic in the discussion forum.
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. Keep up to date on louis lamour news, new book releases, articles and. Book 2 louis lamour author 2003 the warriors path the sacketts series book 3 louis lamour author 2003 man riding west louis. Flint by louis lamour, 9780553252316, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. His books consisted primarily of western novels though he called his work. A coldeyed speculator is setting up the land swindle of a lifetime, and buckdun, a notorious assassin, is there to back his play.
March 22, 1908 june 10, 1988 was an american novelist and shortstory writer. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. 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. 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. Mustang man 102343 first fast draw, the 102194 collected short stories of louis lamour the frontier stories. We had decided to trail lamour to the flint hideout. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print more about louis lamour. 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. The train whistled, the lonely sound trailing off across the wind. 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. Editions of flint by louis lamour meet your next favorite book.
Two more were wounded, but would live to carry the memory of that shocking five seconds to their graves. Sacketts land, to the far blue mountains, the warriors path, jubal sackett, ride the river, p. Feb 03, 2016 louis l amour novel the protagonist aids nancy kerrigan who is not an ice skating champ. It was rumored that flint was the name of an almost legendary killer who was occasionally hired by big cattle outfits or railroad companies. 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. I liked the story and the fact that it was not a western novel typically done by lamour. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Top 10 books by louis lamour best book recommendations. When i was a kid it appealed to my sense of adventure, the smart woman, the mysterious man who is wise and silent. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading flint.
Download and read online for free flint by louis lamour. Flint by louis l amour, 9780553252316, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I never get tired of reading lamours stories with this kind of. L amour s western stories, as written by a reallife adventurer, capture the survivalism and code of honor on which. Keep up to date on louis lamour news, new book releases, articles and much more. Flint louis l amour author 2005 mojave crossing the sacketts series book 11.
Louis lamour books list of books by author louis lamour. Americas storyteller, louis lamour, brings to life the american frontier. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read flint. Set in 1699 it featured the story of protagonist barnabas sackett as he relates his. Hardcover large print usually ships within 24 hours. In the east he became one of the wealthiest financiers in americaand one of the most feared and hated. Flint by louis lamour meet your next favorite book. 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. His books consisted primarily of western fiction novels though he called his work frontier stories, however he also wrote historical. He grew, changed, yet remained the same hard western man. There are more than 300 million copies of his books in print around the world.
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. His father was a local politician, large animal veterinarian and farm equipment broker who arrived in north dakota in the year 1882. Flint by louis lamour book cover, description, publication history. The official louis lamour web site offers you exclusive photos, essays, and information about louis lamour and. I had read louis lamour s outstanding western flint, and i was now able to see for real the landmarks mentioned in the novel. Cowboys, indians, gunslingers, outlaws, texas rangers and frontier marshals are authentically recreated in the novels, short stories, videos and audio cassettes of one of the worlds best selling authors. I had discovered i could follow the books action on topographic maps. Mar 31, 2017 louis dearborn l amour was an american author. 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. I had read louis lamours outstanding western flint, and i was now able to see for real. 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. Flint by louis l amour at the best online ebook storage.
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. 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 l amour the frontier stories. Louis lamours 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own. Flint by louis lamour louis l amour, novels, western books. Lamour is of french ancestry on his fathers side and irish on his mothers side. Many of louis lamours characters are rugged, intelligent, confident men in their prim that try to avoid trouble but trouble always finds them.
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