Hondo - Special 30th Aniversary Edition - Hardcover By L'Amour, Louis - GOOD
Jun 24, 2025
A Western Classic That Still Rides Tall in the Saddle
Louis L’Amour’s Hondo is everything a great Western should be—gritty, honorable, and filled with the kind of characters who live and breathe the rugged land they inhabit. Hondo Lane is more than just a gunfighter or scout; he’s a man shaped by the harsh realities of frontier life, guided by a quiet code of integrity that makes him unforgettable.
The story balances action and introspection, with vivid landscapes and intense showdowns, but it’s the relationships—especially between Hondo, Angie Lowe, and her young son—that give it heart. L’Amour’s prose is lean and powerful, like the land he describes. There’s no fluff, just pure storytelling.
This isn’t just a tale of survival; it’s a meditation on loyalty, justice, and what it means to live by your principles even when the world around you is lawless. Hondo is a must-read for anyone who loves the Western genre—or simply appreciates a story well told.
Texas James A. Michener 1985 HC/DJ
Jul 16, 2025
A great immersive read
Tremendous account of Early Texas by one of the most immersive writers in history
Elmore Leonard: Westerns (LOA #308): Last Stand at Saber River / Hombre / Valdez
Jul 19, 2025
Awesomeness
Elmore Leonard is one of the best western novelists in the world. Valdez and Hombre are classics.