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The Walking Drum by Louis L’Amour
Genre: Classics, Adventure, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Westerns, Fiction
Length: 496 pages
First Published Year: 1984
Language: English
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Publisher’s Description Summary
Louis L’Amour takes us from the wilds of the American West to the exotic 12th century in “The Walking Drum.”
The story follows Kerbouchard, a man of many talents – warrior, lover, and scholar. He’s on an epic quest filled with danger, vengeance, and discovery.
His journey stretches from Europe, across the vast Russian steppes, to the awe-inspiring city of Constantinople.
Kerbouchard’s adventure is packed with action. He faces challenges ranging from brutal battles to the inner chambers of royalty, and even to the impenetrable Valley of Assassins.
“The Walking Drum” delivers an adventure set in a bygone era that’s as engaging as L’Amour’s tales of the American frontier.
Quotes from The Walking Drum by Louis L’Amour
- He is a fool who will descend into a well on another man’s rope.
- A ship does not sail with yesterday’s wind.
- A knife is sharpened on stone, steel is tempered by fire, but men must be sharpened by men.
- Reading without thinking is nothing, for a book is less important for what it says than for what it makes you think.
- Such are the amenities of social life, which oft makes a liar of the best of men.
- The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever.
- The mind is a basket . . . if you put nothing in, you get nothing out.
- Victory is not won in miles but in inches.
- Many a small man is considered good while he remains small, but let power come to him, and he becomes a raging fury.
About Louis L’Amour
The story of Louis L’Amour is a proof to the power of perseverance and passion.
Born into a family with a rich heritage and a love for stories, L’Amour’s early exposure to literature and history shaped his imaginative landscape.
His varied life experiences, from his travels across the American frontier to his time spent abroad, provided a rich well of inspiration for his writing.
Despite early rejections, L’Amour’s commitment to his craft saw him rise to become a cornerstone of Western literature, with a legacy that continues to inspire.
