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Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty is a powerful, triumphant, Pulitzer-Winning tribute to the American West

Immerse yourself in the gritty realism of the American Frontier in this masterful epic from the screenwriter of Brokeback Mountain. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a group of audacious cowboys on a perilous cattle drive across the sprawling wilderness, from Texas to Montana. Bound by duty and hardened by the relentless frontier, their shared journey embodies the enduring spirit of the West.

An iconic creation by the accomplished author of The Last Picture Show and Texasville, Lonesome Dove transcends boundaries – more than an adventure, beyond any love story. The saga paints the American West with a palette of nuanced characters, from heroes to outlaws, in a narrative that is as unflinching as it is captivating.

This novel, the third in McMurtry’s esteemed Lonesome Dove quartet, depicts

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If you read only one Western novel in your life, read this one . . . no other has ever approached the accomplishment of Lonesome Dove * USA Today *
Moving . . . thrilling . . . perfectly realized . . . unforgettable * New York Times *
A triumph . . . McMurtry is superb * Chicago Tribune *
Flush with authenticity * Wall Street Journal *

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    Publisher: Pan Macmillan
    Publication Date: 05/08/2011
    ISBN13: 9781447203056, 978-1447203056
    ISBN10: 1447203054

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty is a powerful, triumphant, Pulitzer-Winning tribute to the American West

    Immerse yourself in the gritty realism of the American Frontier in this masterful epic from the screenwriter of Brokeback Mountain. This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel tells the story of a group of audacious cowboys on a perilous cattle drive across the sprawling wilderness, from Texas to Montana. Bound by duty and hardened by the relentless frontier, their shared journey embodies the enduring spirit of the West.

    An iconic creation by the accomplished author of The Last Picture Show and Texasville, Lonesome Dove transcends boundaries – more than an adventure, beyond any love story. The saga paints the American West with a palette of nuanced characters, from heroes to outlaws, in a narrative that is as unflinching as it is captivating.

    This novel, the third in McMurtry’s esteemed Lonesome Dove quartet, depicts

    Trade Review
    If you read only one Western novel in your life, read this one . . . no other has ever approached the accomplishment of Lonesome Dove * USA Today *
    Moving . . . thrilling . . . perfectly realized . . . unforgettable * New York Times *
    A triumph . . . McMurtry is superb * Chicago Tribune *
    Flush with authenticity * Wall Street Journal *

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