Lonesome Dove A Novel
Lonesome Dove A Novel by Larry McMurtry is a classic work published by Simon and Schuster on November 10, 2000. This edition spans 857 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows two former Texas Rangers, Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call, as they leave their struggling ranch near the Mexican border to embark on a cattle drive to Montana. Their journey is marked by encounters with outlaws, Native Americans, and unresolved past relationships, illustrating the challenges and aspirations of frontier life.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as adventure and longing within the historical context of the American West. The story captures the complexities of the characters’ relationships and the harsh realities they face on their trek. With its blend of fiction and classic Western elements, Lonesome Dove offers a detailed portrayal of the era, highlighting the trials of those who sought new opportunities in uncharted territories. This edition serves as a significant contribution to the genre, reflecting both the grit and the emotional depth of its characters.
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“Two former Texas Rangers, Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call, leave their Texas ranch to lead a cattle drive to Montana, encountering outlaws, Native Americans, and ex-loves along the way.” *** “Two former Texas Rangers have been running a ramshackle stock operation near the Mexican border with a lot of work and not much success. When they hear rumors of freewheeling opportunities in the newly opened territory, they decide to break camp, pull up stakes, and head north. Their dusty trek is filled with troubles, violence, and unfilled yearning.” Booklist. *** “‘Lonesome Dove’ shows, early on, just about every symptom of American Epic except pretentiousness. McMurtry has laconic Texas talk and leathery, slim-hipped machismo down pat, and he’s able to refresh heroic clichés with exact observations about cowboy prudery, ignorance and fear of losing face.” Newsweek. *** Followed by ‘Streets of Laredo’ (1993) and Dead Man’s Walk’ (1995) *** Made into a Motion Picture directed by Simon Wincer, starring Robert Duvall, Tommy Lee Jones, Danny Glover, Diane Lane, Robert Urich, Rick Schroder, Anjelica Huston and more. Epic love story/ adventure.
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