The Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour7/5/2023 ![]() ![]() He is skilled with a sword, but also relies on his wit as he works toward achieving his nearly impossible goals. Kerbouchard is bold to a fault, trained by the Druids to have an amazing memory, a seeker of knowledge who can speak and write many languages, an unusual talent for the times. In L’Amour’s usual style, Kerbouchard goes from one adventure to another as he sets off on a quest to find his father (who is reported to be killed at sea or sold into slavery) and revenge his mother. He barely escapes with his life only to be captured and forced to be a galley slave. Young Mathurin Kerbouchard of Brittany is thrust into a violent, dangerous world when he returns from a fishing expedition and finds his mother murdered and his home burned to the ground. It takes place in the 12 th century, starting out in France, crossing medieval Europe and the Russian steppes, and finally ending in Constantinople. This novel, written in his later years, is a departure from those books. He is best known for capturing the spirit of the American West. Forty-five of his novel s have been made into films. He is one of the best –selling authors of modern times. ![]() There are 300 million copies of his books worldwide. L’Amour published his first novel in 1953 and every one of his over 120 books are still in print. A friend recommended this book and I’m glad he did because it was an exciting and educational read. If you’re looking for a good book to read this summer, pick up The Walking Drum by Louis L’Amour. ![]()
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