If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Keep up to date on louis lamour news, new book releases, articles and much more. The quick and the dead by louis lamour 2005 paperback reprint western 0553280848 film. Jul 8, 2014 the quick and the dead by louis lamour 2005 paperback reprint. The quick and the dead by louis lamour book cover, description, publication history.
Book 2 louis lamour author 2003 the warriors path the sacketts series book 3 louis lamour author 2003 man riding west louis. The plot of the film bears a strong resemblance to shane. The quick and the dead by louis lamour librarything. The 102764 quick and the dead, the 102251 yondering 102889 radigan 102202 hopalong cassidy novels reillys luck 102178 nonfiction riders of high rock, the 103184 shadow riders, the 102418 education of a. His son jack and adopted daughter sally, who witnessed the murder, go for safety to a cabin owned by a man called trent an alias for kilkenny, who is seeking to escape his reputation as a gunfighter. The quick and the dead louis lamour author 2004 the black rock coffin makers louis lamour author stefan rudnicki narrator 2006. What did you love best about the quick and the dead.
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. The quick and the dead leather bound published may 1982 by bantam books, inc. The quick and the dead is a 1987 television film based on the 1973 novel by louis lamour, directed by robert day and starring sam elliott, tom conti, kate. The louis lamour collection, leather bound, 149 pages. 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. The quick and the dead, a 1965 collection of stories by vincent starrett.
The quick and the dead louis lamour author 2004 chancy louis lamour author 2004 beyond the great snow mountains louis lamour author 2005 lonely on the mountain. 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. The title of the quick and the dead is great but it probably would have been more appropriate in some of louis lamours other books. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. Border storm, cleveland publishing co, publication date unknown book. Its a nice departure from the standard lamour not that they arent all great, in that it follows a family moving westward.
Louis lamour books list of books by author louis lamour. When i got a hold of the book i started reading it slowly, trying to get into it. In this first of four classic frontier novels, louis lamour adds his own special brand to the life. I am not just saying this because i absolutely love western novels and western everything but in the end, this is just a good book that has a lot of drama that no one expects, and the ending made me crazy.
A book is a product of both the writer who wrote it and the time when it was. To the far blue mountains by lamour, louis paperback book the fast free. 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. Here is a total of all written works that have been put onto film and the dates. When duncan mckaskel decided to move his family west. The quick and the dead by louis lamour is such a good book. Louis dearborn lamour was an american journalist and a short story writer who was born on 22 march 1908. A man called trent by louis lamour nook book ebook. A mysterious lone rider happens upon them and helps them escape and tackle the dangers that come. Louis lamour 19081988 was an american author whose western stories are loved the world over. The quick and the dead 9780552094689 by lamour, louis and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices.
The quick and the dead the louis lamour collection. When duncan mckaskel decided to move his family west, he knew he would face dangers, and he was prepared for them. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. When duncan mckaskel decided to move his family west, he knew he would face dangers.
The dvd video of the quick and the dead by louis lamour. Then he stopped for a cup of coffee at a strangers campfire and found himself guiding a family of greenhorns across the prairie fighting a pack of rustlers on one hand and some mighty unpredictable indians on the other. A mysterious stranger rides into a homesteading familys life when they are attacked by a ruthless gang. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print more about louis lamour. His veins run cold when he realizes whos been haunting the homestead all along duration. The quick and the dead 1973, a novel by louis lamour. Buy a cheap copy of the quick and the dead book by louis lamour. The story of a mysterious stranger who helps a tenderfoot family survive in the unforgiving midwest, the quick and the dead has the action rolling from page two. The quick and the dead by louis lamour fantastic fiction.
Nevertheless, like all of lamours books, it is a great story and certainly worthy of reading. Lamours western stories, as written by a reallife adventurer, capture the survivalism and code of honor on which. Then he stopped for a cup of coffee at a strangers campfire and found. Sacketts land the first novel in what was to be the sacketts series, this book from louis lamour was originally published in 1974. It shares triedandtrue ingredients of those sagebrush sagas.
The louis lamour collection updated may, 2009 please put a checkmark next to all the titles you already own, fill in your name, address. Louis lamour 19081988 was an american novelist, or as he would say, an american storyteller. The quick and the dead by louis lamour 2005 paperback reprint. Duncan mckaskel is moving his family west when they come across some bad guys. He was a writer, known for hondo 1953, east of sumatra 1953 and taggart 1964. A man called trent opens on nester dick moffitt lying dead where he was killed by king bill hales riders. The quick and the dead book by louis lamour thriftbooks. Simply being prolific, however, does not a bestselling author make. As part of the louis lamour s lost treasures series, this edition contains exclusive bonus materials. He knew about the exhausting terrain, and he was expecting the punishing elements.
Louis lamours 115 titleplus bibliography is astonishing on its own. Book 5 louis lamour author 2005 the rider of lost creek kilkenny series book 1 louis lamour author 2004 callaghen louis lamour author 2004. With sam elliott, tom conti, kate capshaw, kenny morrison. Lamour books consisted mainly of western stories, though he normally referred them as frontiers. Here is a collection of louis lamour detective storiesvivid tales as memorable and exciting as his beloved frontier fiction. Still, bad guys and good guys supply action and tactics.
His books consisted primarily of western novels though he called his work frontier stories. The quick and the dead 2008, a thriller novel by matthew john lee about biological warfare the author is credited in some later editions as john matthew lee the quick and the dead 1943, a novel by ellery queen. Louis lamour was born on march 22, 1908 in jamestown, north dakota, usa as louis dearborn lamoore. It shares the triedandtrue ingredients of those sagebrush sagas. Con vallian knew the best way to stay out of trouble was to mind his own business. Born in jamestown, north dakota, he was the first american novelist ever to be awarded a national gold medal by the united states congress for lifetim. New listing louis lamour western 9 book lot paperback novels westerns free shipping. The quick and the dead is a rousing adventure in the tradition of alltime greats like shane and pale rider. How many louis lamour books have been made into movies and. Furthermore, he also wrote historical fiction, science fiction, nonfiction, short stories and poetry. The quick and the dead reads like youre watching a clint eastwood western. From the book by famed western author louis lamour, the quick and the dead is a rousing adventure.
Louis lamour, the quick and the dead 1973 buddies in the saddle. The quick and the dead is a 1987 television film based on the 1973 novel by louis lamour, directed by robert day and starring sam elliott, tom conti, kate capshaw, kenny morrison and matt clark. I figured i would also rank the books of other authors that i have read for a long time. Picked this book up on a whim when taking advantage of amazons amazing 4forthepriceof3 deal on louis lamour novels.
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