The
Collected Short Stories of Louis L'Amour: Unabridged Selections
From The Frontier Stories, Volume 5 ,
by Louis L'Amour (Read by Jason Culp)
This group of short stories by Louis L'Amour
is the fifth volume of the Frontier Stories series,
and each story is filled with wild west excitement. The stories
are quite different from each other. Each one features a different
hero, unlike collections where the stories all revolve around
that famous Texas Ranger, Chick Bowdrie. One does not have
to be a Louis L'Amour fan to enjoy his tales of the development
of the western frontier.
These unabridged tales begin with the exciting
story of "The Nester and the Piute" where tracking
becomes an art form. When a man is 6 feet 7 inches tall and
weighs over 300 pounds, it's no wonder he is known as "Big
Man." His story is one to remember.
If you're looking for surprises, you'll find
them in "Barney Takes a Hand," a shoot 'em up that
features a prize fighter with skintight gloves. "Waltz
him Around Again, Shadow" involves a very interesting
rodeo event. "When a Texan Takes Over" and "No
Trouble for the Cactus Kid" round out this collection
of selections from the print version of the anthology. Each
story is different from the others and none are anywhere near
boring.
This is a great assortment of short stories.
Men and women meet a variety of challenges on the American
frontier, but each character rises to the task and demonstrates
the sort of courageous spirit that makes heroes of ordinary
people. It would be difficult to decide which story has the
most excitement and is the most enjoyable.
Jason Culp's narration is an important factor
in making this audio book a winner. He's able to create a
vast assortment of voices for the various characters, and
he suggests tension and fear while keeping the pace lively
and upbeat. This audio book is an excellent choice for group
listening -- as on a family trip -- or for solitary listening
at home or on the road.
John
Mormon
3/14/08
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