Lamour books consisted mainly of western stories, though he normally referred them as frontiers. 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. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print around the world. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read flint. Flint by louis lamour booksamillion online book store. 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. Flint louis lamour leatherette collectible book ebay. His first big success, hondo, was made into a john wayne movie. Feb 03, 2016 louis l amour novel the protagonist aids nancy kerrigan who is not an ice skating champ. Flint by louis lamour at the best online ebook storage. 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. Lamours western stories, as written by a reallife adventurer, capture the survivalism and code of honor on which. Mar 31, 2017 louis dearborn l amour was an american author. 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.
But when an allout range war erupts, flint chooses to help nancy kerrigan, a local rancher. In the east he became one of the wealthiest financiers. Mustang man 102343 first fast draw, the 102194 collected short stories of louis lamour the frontier stories. Jun 02, 2018 james muglia rated it really liked it. Vol 1, the 103549 ride the dark trail 102442 flint 102103 collected short stories of louis lamour the frontier stories. His father was a local politician, large animal veterinarian and farm equipment broker who arrived in north dakota in the year 1882. A novel 9780553252316 by l amour, louis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Download and read online for free flint by louis lamour. 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. 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. L amour s western stories, as written by a reallife adventurer, capture the survivalism and code of honor on which. Louis lamour novel the protagonist aids nancy kerrigan who is not an ice skating champ. Flint in 2020 louis l amour, literature books, western movies.
And yes because of the awesomness of the man called flint. 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. Flint is throw your hat in the air foot stompin good. There are more than 300 million copies of his books in print around the world. 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. Lamours descriptions of the terrain saddle up the readers brain pan and ride to the malpais lava beds in new mexico. Flint louis l amour author 2005 mojave crossing the sacketts series book 11. A coldeyed speculator is setting up the land swindle of a lifetime, and buckdun, a notorious assassin, is there to back his play.
Flint has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Lamours flint leaves most other westerns eatin trail dust. Flint by louis l amour, 9780553252316, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I had discovered i could follow the book s action on topographic maps. I promised my husband that i would let him choose my next book, and of course, he chose a louis l amour. How many louis lamour books have been made into movies and. Louis l amour s 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own. Furthermore, he also wrote historical fiction, science fiction, nonfiction, short stories and poetry. March 22, 1908 june 10, 1988 was an american novelist and shortstory writer. Notice all the safety precautions taken by our friend longrifle joe. Flint louis lamour author 2005 mojave crossing the sacketts series book 11 louis lamour author 2003 mustang man the sacketts series book 15 louis. The action is fast and the story well and intelligently written.
We love this kind of stuff but for the sake of liability we have to say. Lamours books, primarily western fiction, remain enormously popular, and most have gone through multiple printings. 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. Top 10 books by louis lamour best book recommendations. The first novel in what was to be the sacketts series, this book from louis lamour was originally published in 1974. 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. Book 2 louis l amour author 2003 the warriors path the sacketts series. The following was posted as a topic in the discussion forum. Download and read online for free flint by louis l amour.
He left the west at the age of seventeen, leaving behind a rootless past and a bloody trail of violence. 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. Dec 03, 2005 here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. Sitka is a bit different from the typical lamour book that ive read so far. Flint book by louis lamour half price books marketplace. Vol 1, the 103549 ride the dark trail 102442 flint 102103 collected short stories of louis l amour the frontier stories.
Mustang man 102343 first fast draw, the 102194 collected short stories of louis l amour the frontier stories. 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. Lamour is of french ancestry on his fathers side and irish on his mothers side. Louis lamour 19081988 was born in jamestown, north dakota. Flint by louis lamour meet your next favorite book. I liked many of the characters and loved all the subplots, flashbacks, etc. Keep up to date on louis l amour news, new book releases, articles. It dates from 1960, and the 60s were in some ways the high water mark of lamour, the time of the.
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. Download and read online for free ebooks written by louis l amour. 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 frontier stories. I had read louis lamour s outstanding western flint, and i was now able to see for real the landmarks mentioned in the novel. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading flint. While in his thirties, he began writing novels about life on the western frontier. 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. 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 is an old friend to all who devour his books. Publication date 2005 topics women ranchers new mexico fiction, new mexico fiction publisher bantam books. 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. 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. Now i enjoy it because it showcases the many different types of people in the world all around us. A book thats hard to put down, fun to read, and hard to beat, flint is a. I figured i would also rank the books of other authors that i have read for a long time. Very minimal writing or notations in margins not affecting the text. I had discovered i could follow the books action on topographic maps. Delaware county district library ohio scanned in china. Sacketts land the first novel in what was to be the sacketts series, this book from louis lamour was originally published in 1974.
Create an account and send a request for reading to other users on the webpage of the book. Flint by louis lamour 1997, paperback for sale online. In the east he became one of the wealthiest financiers in americaand one of the most feared and hated. Possible clean exlibrary copy, with their stickers and or stamps. 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. 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. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print more about louis lamour.
Book 2 louis lamour author 2003 the warriors path the sacketts series book 3 louis lamour author 2003 man riding west louis. Here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Flint louis lamour collectionleatherette edition bantam book leather. There are often slight discontinuities in his work for example in this book he met wild bill for the first and last. 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. 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. Download and read online for free ebooks written by louis. 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. Order of louis lamour books louis lamour 19081988 was an american novelist, or as he would say, an american storyteller. We had decided to trail lamour to the flint hideout. Louis dearborn lamour was an american journalist and a short story writer who was born on 22 march 1908. Louis lamour 19081988 was an american novelist, or as he would say, an american storyteller.
Louis lamours 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own. Simply being prolific, however, does not a bestselling author make. But when an allout range war erupts, flint chooses to help nancy. Flint by louis l amour at the best online ebook storage. 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. If you are looking for a technically perfect book, his work is not the place.
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