Lonesome Dove
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Lonesome Dove
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Lonesome Dove
"With a new preface by the author"--Cover.
Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! DescriptionThe Pulitzer Prize-winning American classic of the American West that follows two ageing Texas Rangers embarking on one last adventure. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness of America.
Journey to the dusty little Texas town of Lonesome Dove and meet an unforgettable assortment of heroes and outlaws, whores and ladies, Indians and settlers. Richly authentic, beautifully written, always dramatic, Lonesome Dove is a book to make us laugh, weep, dream, and remember.
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iLonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is often praised for its rich storytelling and deep character development. Reviewers highlight its ability to capture the essence of the American frontier with vivid detail. Many appreciate its exploration of friendship and adventure, set against the backdrop of a cattle drive, noting its poignant blend of humour and tragedy.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781439195260
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 15 June 2010
Country: United States
Imprint: Simon & Schuster
Edition: 25th Anniversary ed.
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 47.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 202.0mm
Weight: 703g
Pages: 864
About the Author
Larry McMurtry (1936-2021) was the author of twenty-nine novels, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning Lonesome Dove, three memoirs, two collections of essays, and more than thirty screenplays. He lived in Archer City, Texas.
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