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Lonesome Dove: A Novel

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Larry McMurtry・・Ended

Updated: June 15, 2010

Content length: 864 pages

language: English

Source: amazon

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The 40th anniversary edition of the Pulitzer Prize–winning classic of the American West, with a new foreword by Yellowstone cocreator Taylor Sheridan. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness. Journey to the dusty little town of Lonesome Dove, where retired Texas Rangers Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call undertake a perilous cattle drive to the untamed plains of Montana. Along the way, they face danger, adventure, and an unforgettable cast of characters. Richly authentic and beautifully written, Lonesome Dove is a story of love, loss, and the unyielding spirit of the American West.

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If you think Western novels are just about gunfights and cowboys—think again. Lonesome Dove: A Novel (40th Anniversary Edition) isn’t just a Pulitzer Prize-winning classic; it’s a raw, heartfelt epic that lays bare the soul of the American West. With a new foreword by Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan (a name synonymous with gripping Western storytelling), this book elevates the genre beyond stereotypes, turning it into a story of humanity.

Set in the dusty town of Lonesome Dove, it follows two retired Texas Rangers—Augustus McCrae and Woodrow Call—on a perilous cattle drive to Montana’s untamed plains. What makes it unforgettable? It’s not just the danger (wild landscapes, unexpected foes) but the people: a cast of vivid characters whose joys, losses, and quiet courage feel utterly real. At 864 pages, Larry McMurtry doesn’t rush—he lets the West breathe, painting its harsh beauty and the unyielding spirit of those who called it home.