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Lonesome Dove

By Larry McMurtry
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Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry is a sweeping tale set in the American West during the late 19th century. It follows two former Texas Rangers, Woodrow Call and Augustus McCrae, as they embark on a cattle drive from Texas to Montana. The journey presents numerous challenges and encounters with diverse characters, capturing the essence and harsh realities of frontier life. This epic adventure explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the quest for purpose in a rapidly changing world.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy epic tales of adventure interwoven with rich historical details. Set in the American Old West, it explores themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human nature, all delivered with vivid storytelling that captures the gritty life of cowboys and the expansive frontier.

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Lonesome Dove

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The 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.

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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

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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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