5 Western Writers

  Hey there, folks! I know it's been a bit since I've talked about authors. But I also know we've both been wanting this. Maybe it's just me. Either way, I've done more research, so you still won't have to. These are great starts to some upcoming Summer reading. And if that sounds appealing, put on your bifocals, brew yourself some tea, and let's get into it!

1. Louis L'amour

He's probably the best known name on this list. But maybe you still haven't heard of him? In that case, he's one of the most prolific authors writing about the American West in the 20th century. Basically, he wrote a lot about cowboys and indians, in a very accurate way. His longest running series was The Sackets. And you can find his work through Amazon, Ebay, and Abe Books

2. Linda Chailkin

I've talked about this lady before. But I probably mentioned her crusader series, The Gold Pavillions Trilogy. The thing is, though, she's actually written a lot more about the American West, like Dessert Star,Dessert Rose, and Captive Heart. You can find her work on Amazon, Abe Books, or as recently as 2,000 she operated an exchange among fans.

3. Zane Grey

Another famous name, He's often talked about at the same time as L'amour. Writing a little bit before (think 20's instead of 90's) Grey also used historical accounts to write about the West. His works include Riders of the Purple Sage and The Last Trail. And you can find his work through Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and Ebay.

4. Grace Livingston Hill

Also writng around the 20's and 30's, she wrote about the American West, but as a woman writing for women. So her characters may include farmers or ranchers, but the focus is more often school teachers, or girls coming of age. Her titles include The Enchanted Barn and The Miranda Trilogy. And you can find her through your local library, Amazon, and Abe Books.

5. G. A. Henty

Possibly the most interesting name on this list, Henty actually wrote in the era of the West! Sure, he wrote a lot about knights templar and the far East, but he did all of it from London, in the late 1800's (He lived until 1902.) But that means he actually lived through the American Civil War, and expansionism, and stuff. His Western stories include A Tale of the Western Plains and The Golden Canyon. And you can find these and more on Amazon, Ebay, and Abe Books.

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