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Last of the Breed by Louis L’Amour
Genre: Adventure, Thriller, Historical Fiction, Survival, Westerns
Length: 371 pages
First Published Year: 1986
ISBN: 9780553280425
Language: English
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Publisher’s Description Summary
Louis L’Amour’s novel is a gripping adventure that follows U.S. Air Force Major Joe Mack.
After his plane crashes in Russia and he breaks out of a Soviet prison, Mack has to rely on his Native American heritage to survive the harsh Siberian wilds.
His goal is to trek across the land to the Bering Strait, then make his way over to America.
Hot on his heels is Alekhin, a skilled Yakut tracker who’s familiar with the terrain and is determined to capture Mack by thinking like a Sioux.
This epic tale weaves survival, heritage, and a high-stakes chase into a compelling narrative.
Quotes from Last of the Breed by Louis L’Amour
- This is where she lives. Could you live here? You would starve. You would die in the cold. Women like that you leave alone, or speak to politely, very politely.
- The terrorist lives for terror, not for the change he tells himself he wants. He masks his desire to kill and destroy behind the curtain of a cause. It is destruction he wants, not creation.
- Zamatev.
- Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.” Each day must be approached as a unit; each day must be lived with care; and if this was done, the procession of days would turn out all right.
About Louis L’Amour
Louis L’Amour, born in 1908 as Louis LaMoore in North Dakota, grew up immersed in a world of stories and adventures.
From playing “Cowboys and Indians” to devouring books at the local library, his childhood laid the foundation for his future as a beloved author.
His early life was marked by travel and diverse jobs, from cattle skinning in Texas to working in mines and lumber camps.
These experiences enriched his storytelling, bringing authenticity to his tales of the American frontier.
Despite early rejections, L’Amour’s persistence paid off, leading to a prolific career with over 100 novels and numerous short stories, capturing the spirit of the West and captivating millions.
