It's absolutely heartbreaking that so many of his books were never finished. When he died he had started work on a Sackett book based during the Revolutionary War as well as one with Tell Sackett based during the Civil War. Worst of all were sequels to the Walking Drum that never happened. Such a shame. Rest in peace Mr. L'Amour. His books are what inspired me to become a writer.

@user-eg4nj5mw1d

Жыл бұрын

Those books you just described would be amazing!!

My Best & Favourit Author when I was a little boy and he is still my favourit author now that I am 43 Years old. It's real hard to put down a Louis L' Lamour novel once you've started it. His description about a certain place or the lighting or mood of a particular time was so detailed, that while reading his novels, I could actually see it all in my Minds Eye. One of the Greatest Authors to exist.

When I was in the early twenties I enjoy books written by Louis L'amour, especially Catlow and many exciting western novels written by him..... I couldn't imagine now I can hear him speaks here in this video...? But time have change, my favorite authors now are men of God who inspired me to pursue godly living.

His books are really good, and there is well placed humor in them. He gets the story across without needless foul language or graphic depictions.

He’s honestly my inspiration, he’s so awesome

Yol Bolsun! May There be a Road Louis L'Amour is far-passed LEGEND

My grandfather was a big fan. A number of his books had been passed down to me. When I was a kid, my family took a vacation to Colorado and Louis L'Amour was at a festival. My grandfather made sure I shook his Mr. L'Amour's hand.

Very classy guy, enjoy his books everyday

This man has influenced so much me since I was a boy and I've never heard his voice until now, thank you for this.

"I can make them real without that." My, I whole-heartedly agree. So glad I discovered his books on Audible! I'd heard his name for years but never tried him out until this week. So glad I did!

Absolutely amazing historian/storyteller. I wish I would have gotten to meet him.

One of my favorite authors as a boy. Loved “The Iron Marshall “

Good ole' Louis... I know I can't compare, but he's the reason I want to write westerns. Godspeed, sir.

I still read his work, love the short stories

One of my favorite authors.

I'm reading the Sackette novels now, and they are AMAZING! I have never been a big reader, but I can not put these books down. I read the first Sackette book in four days. The second took me a week. I seriously thought I would never like reading. Thank you Mr. L'amour. May you rest in piece, and your name live forever.

i've just started reading louis l'amour books, finished a couple of em. My dad has a whole bunch stashed away in the attic, thought it might be cool to pull em out and give em a try. so far, super good. i never really had a thing for westerns, but i love to read these. =)

Back in the 70s, Louis L'Amour was at some kind of parade in Colorado and my dad had me shake his hand. My grandfather was a fan.

69 and had all his books, before a house fire. Have replaced most, cept for a few . Last of the Breed. Was super was to be the first of a new series, such a shame he never had a chance to finish it. If forced to pick 1 think it would be Jubal. Loved it and have reread it many times.

@Mike583

5 жыл бұрын

@Edith Davis I'm 66 & at one time, I had every paperback westerns & several non western books he wrote. Along with a few large hardback books,too. Sadly do to circumstances,I ended up selling most for pennies on the dollar. The first paperback western I bought of his cost .75 new! Even though my vision isn't very good now,I'd give anything to have all those books back! Altogether I had app. one hundred of his books.

His life was one for the ages. A true renaissance man. He traveled all over the world and wrote about many other things other than westerners. He was one of the most fascinating men that ever lived.

He was one of a kind. I have read and reread the majority of his books. They never get old. Go to any new or used bookstore and the evidence of his talent and popularity is always there. His ability to tell a story without profanity is becoming a lost art. So much of what's written today can make you sick as you read it. His stories not only entertain but hidden in them are life lessons.

Thanks for this as I've been reading his books for over 20 years and have only known his face from the picture on the back of all the softcovers. It's great to finally hear him talk!

My Grandmother introduced Mr. L'Amour to me . I have read about 50-60 of his books many of them several times. I am a retired Pro Cowboy. All the days as a kid reading and being taken away to a small camp or a womens call. You sir , Gave Cowboys a vision of our life that is 2nd to none. Your much appreciated and sorely missed. Happy trails my friend! God Bless The Great State of TEXAS!!

My high school years i read so many of his books loved them greatly.

@shadowbanned5164

3 жыл бұрын

Did you read the "edge" series by George Gilman?

Greatest storyteller of the American West.......his characters make me feel as if I'm walking in their shoes ....they're ALIVE in his books and I can totally correlate with them ...Thank you Mr. L'Amour for your stories..

I am a huge fan of Louis L'amour, favorite characters range from the Sacketts to Lance Kilkenny to Chick Bowdrie. Your writing is appreciated R.I.P

Never has he ever repeated a situtation

Burning Hills and Mustang Man are awesome!

Mr. L'amour you're the person who introduced me to the Pioneers of the American West. You're immortal through your writings and I'm ever grateful to my grandpa and my 8th grade English teacher who introduced me to you. May you Rest In Peace 💕

At one time I owned about 100 of his books in paper & hardback. Sometimes I'd start reading one & get into it so deeply, I'd be half way through the book before having to stop! That was back in the 70's, when I was still in my 20's! LOL I'd give almost anything to have them all back,some of the first ones I bought cost me 75 cents new!

When teenagers of my age were living their typical teenage lives I lived my teenage years on a long bench with L'amour book in my hand.

I remember going to my mom's friend's trailer when I was little for visits. The trailer reeked of Tobacco (I shouldn't talk, because I'm a smoker now lol), and beer cans. I remember that they had a very organized collection of Louis L'Amour novels along with Native American art (They were white, and "claimed" to be Indian). And that was my first memory of Louis L'Amour. Throughout high school, I would read Louis L'Amour, and I enjoy them... I've always loved western movies and novels.

My brother was friends with L'Amour's son, Beau, and once, Louis L'Amour attended one of my family's summer backyard pool parties. Louis L'Amour showed up just as how you'd expect him - wearing jeans, cowboy boots, button down shirt, Navajo necklace, and a cowboy hat; never mind the fact that it was 80 plus degrees outside, the man had a look and he stuck to it.

Passin' Through is for me an immortal short novel to keep reading on and on . . .

Sometimes I look at my parents and wonder why my mannerisms and ethics differ so much from theirs. Then I pick up a L'Amour novel and realize that I've read every one of his books a minimum of twice, and his philosophies have seeped into my life while they've never read his works.

thank you pard., my favorite western story tellers! God bless to all the l`amour family.. (happy trails)

best author ever.

While L'amour was well known for his westerns, he actually wrote several detective stories in the genre of Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett, and he wrote several adventures stories that to me reads like Indiana Jones stories.. Many of these earlier works have been compiled by his son Beau in the Collection of short stories. volumes 1 to 7.

i went through every audio book my library had as a kid and have seen several of his movies

I am thankful to have enjoyed his work for so long. His talent will survive long after we are all gone.

@bradnichelson7966

10 жыл бұрын

Oh yes indeed. Do you ever mentally wander while reading his stories? I think about the author maybe too much while reading.

@talister106

10 жыл бұрын

Brad Nichelson Real good authors do have a way of transporting you into their stories. Weather by character development along with accurate history we are now into the story.

How well he comes off in this interview, seems like a wise man. His (kind of ) autobiography- 'education of a wandering man' is a great read too.

best was The Last of The Breed, this guy knew the North

@yayabrazie

4 жыл бұрын

Stuart Hearn yea that book is my favorite! I wish it was a movie

Pure Genius!

@absue I absolutely agree with you. When I was growing up I used to see entire cases in bookstores devoted to his works, and I thought to myself, "Anyone who writes that much couldn't possibly be any good." How wrong I was. I have in the past year read 6 of his books and each one was marvelous. I am eyeing that leatherette collection of his works as a Christmas present to myself!

Louis L'amour is America's greatest novelist

I read that same book about his life. He was an amazing guy. I couldnt believe he used to box! Very interesting man!

this is awesome i like this

@Numboss Last of the Breed is one of my favourite books. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do!

The Daybreakers + High Lonesome were two of the best books he ever wrote!

What a man.

strong writer I iderlize u as teacher and legend for only the smert

@absue I just finished reading it a couple of days ago. It was extraordinary! I had no idea how it would all come out until literally the last sentence. What a terrific read!

@absue Thank you very much for the tip! I appreciate it. The editions to which I refer were available through the official website which is still administered by his family, so presumably they're authorized.

The real KING !

named my oldest son - Logan Ryan - from my 2 favorite characters- Thanx for the childhood escapes !

Wow,,thank you. I didn't think this possible.

I like the Sacketts if I had to choose a particular bunch of books.

@dseanmat L'Amour rates among the finest story-tellers of all time, and Last of the Breed is one of his best. The whole story is a good read, and that ending is perfect.

I AM A SACKET, SO I ENJOY HIS BOOK VERY MUCH

Kiss thank you louis

pity that he died, but he left a legacy...

legend

I think I read all his from my neighborhood library in New Delhi, in the year 1978 to 1980

Am still reading ❤😊

I wish I could ride out there, find him and bring him back home

I wish he had done more like THE HAUNTED MESA

my brothers loves zane grey

i love louis lameruir

@dseanmat I agree. Happy reading!

Damn, as if they edited out what he said about the untapped material!

@dseanmat I have most of his books in paperback, and have had to replace some because they fell apart from being read over and over. When buying L'Amour books, make sure you get the Bantam (publisher) version. The others are pirated from early magazine stories or someplace where there is an irregularity with the copyright. There were some very odd publishing/copywrite situations years back.

Totally agree. Using profanity and sex scenes in a story is a coverup of the writers lack of ability!

I read the walking drum last year thanks to my dad, I wonder think he traveled to the middle East? anyway it's a pity no one made a movie yet.

The most I've ever read in his books is Hell or Damn. Nothing bad

TRUTH

@absue Thanks! You too.

@BobbyMercy1 Yes, he died in 1988.

I like reading his books im reading Treasure Mountian right now and guess what book i read before that.

joe makotozi woukd make a great hero

some of those writer that use porn in their stories are just as good as louis, and they at his wallet im sure thats why he referenced porn. two of them could write with him in my opinion. he was fast with his action just like the fast draw of his characters.

best book: Yondering

did he pass away?

there's 18 sacketts, not 16

Travis McGee?

CHICK BODRIE

great writer. however. all his books followed same story line.blah blah..

@jewbabydono

5 жыл бұрын

You're an idiot

@Mike583

5 жыл бұрын

@levi287 Evidently you haven't read very many of his books,or you'd realize how ignorant your statement really is!