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The Lonesome Gods by Louis L’Amour
Genre: Classics, Adventure, Action, Historical Fiction, Westerns, Fiction
Length: 545 pages
First Published Year: 1983
Language: English
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Publisher’s Description Summary
Johannes Verne’s journey started in a harsh desert, abandoned by a grandfather who despised him.
Despite the dire start, he found unlikely allies in outlaws and was influenced by various people along the way, including Indians and a enigmatic woman.
As he matured, Johannes transformed into a tough explorer and a learned individual.
His life took a positive turn in early Los Angeles, where love and the prospect of wealth awaited him.
However, his troubled past loomed, ready to challenge his newfound happiness. In this critical moment, only the mystical desert deities could offer him salvation.
Quotes from The Lonesome Gods by Louis L’Amour
- One cannot begin too young nor linger too long with learning.
- I can’t tell you how much I don’t care.
- Men have passed on the knowledge of how to mix cement, lay brick, splice a line, navigate a ship, make steel, and dozens of other crafts, yet in politics, statecraft, and social relationships we continue to repeat old mistakes.
- People only talk about how wonderful youth is when they have forgotten how hard it was.
- I do not think much of ages. People are people. What does it matter how old or young they are? It is a category, and I do not like categories. It is a sort of pigeonhole or a label.
- When a man is one of a kind, he will be lonely wherever he is.
- To live in a city, one must be larger than one’s environment or enjoy belonging to the crowd.
About Louis L’Amour
Louis L’Amour, an iconic American novelist known for his Western fiction, built a legacy on his adventurous life and deep bond with the American West.
Born into a family that cherished history and literature, his early life experiences and various jobs across America shaped his authentic and compelling storytelling.
Despite early publishing challenges, L’Amour’s commitment to writing led to a celebrated portfolio of novels and stories beloved by readers globally.
By the time of his passing, all 101 of his works, including 86 novels and 14 short-story collections, were in print, marking him as a widely admired writer.
