Horseman, Passby
Horseman, Pass By by Larry McMurtry is a literary work published by National Geographic Books on March 20, 2018. This edition spans 192 pages and is presented in English. The narrative unfolds in the dusty north Texas town of Thalia, where young Lonnie Bannon navigates the complexities of growing up amidst a brewing rivalry between his grandfather and step-uncle, Hud, while a devastating disease threatens their cattle.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to maturity and familial conflict, set against the backdrop of a Western landscape. The story captures the essence of life in a small town, highlighting the struggles and tensions that arise within a family as they confront both personal and external challenges. With its vivid prose, this book offers an insightful look into the human experience, making it a notable addition to the literary and Western genres.
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“Every line is poetry down and dirty in the mud, right where it belongs.” — Publishers Weekly
A stunning literary debut, Horseman, Pass By (1961) exhibits the “full-blooded Western genius” (Publishers Weekly) that would come to define McMurtry’s incomparable sensibility. In the dusty north Texas town of Thalia, young Lonnie Bannon quietly endures the pangs of maturity as a persistent rivalry between his grandfather and step-uncle, Hud, festers, and a deadly disease spreads among their cattle like wildfire.
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