How the West Was Won (Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures): A Novel Mass Market Paperback – September 26, 2017

I bought this as it is one of the updated volumes in the Lost Treasures format. How interesting that Beau L'Amour's postscript and notes includes a lengthy recounting of Louis' travails with the movie industry. Guys who "like to throw their weight around" because they can get away with it is nothing new. That Weinstein fellow is just treading in tracks that have long been in the making. High time for that trail to come to an end.It is endearing to know that Louis fought the battle for authenticity. His reader is being immersed in a credible world based on reality. That wind blowing through my hair is the real deal, not the breeze of some studio fan. I find myself part of the story, not removed from it, thanks to attention to detail. Thanks LL. Thanks Beau.

Revisiting this classic western so many years after the first reading was a cool experience. My dad was a huge fan of Louis Lamour and had a large collection of his books. As a young girl I would take one down and disappear into it for a few days. I am re-reading many of those books now and find them just as interesting and easy to get lost in. The author makes you feel like you can taste the dust, feel the sun beating down, and see all the obstacles in your path. I wish I had been able to rescue all of my dad's Lamour books.

I know Louis L'amour is the premier name in westerns but this is a genre i usually don't read, although i am an avid reader. being familiar with this title from the movie i decided to give it a try. it was easy to read and kept my interest. it had a sweeping view of several generations of one family as they are drawn westward. it is lacking in character development, but has enough that you are familiar with and understand each character. there are lots of minor characters that are drawn into the plot as the family moves west. lots of action and some adventures as the sweep of history develops. not a page turner, but an enjoyable few hours reading.

This is a change; book written from the movie rather a movie made from a book! I did enjoy reading the book. A book always brings out details the shows cannot bring out. But I do usually want to read the book first.

Sometimes it's a good idea to see a movie first, then read the book. That way, if you liked the movie you're not disappointed in how Hollywood treated the story and the book provides a lot of extra information that adds to the framework and visuals you got from the movie. In this case, this is an elaboration on the screenplay but the same principle holds true. If you liked the movie, you'll really like this book. Louis L'Amour stayed true to the screenplay but provided a lot of extra information and background. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's a little different from his other works that I have read and I think it might have been even better if it was entirely his from the start. It's still worth a read.

Just a perfect story bringing to life what we can only read about in history books. While L'Amour transcribes pretty much what was in the movie as written by James Webb, he also adds all the texture and backstory only a brilliant storyteller can add. The result is a fuller and more complete tale most will find more satisfying.Read it.

Louis L'Amour was not one of the most technical or long-winded writers, he was short, succinct, and to the point and had a way that grabs you into the story immediately. The descriptions of the scenery, events, people, and situations made you feel as if you were right there living it side-by-side with his characters.With this book, he expands that a little bit into a family saga of the 1800's. You learn about the ruggedness of the survivors and how quickly a life could be snuffed out with the weak and unlucky.As I type this review, the Kindle version of the book is $5.99 and it's a bargain - I certainly received more than that in entertainment value!

Great story of family struggles when going east to west, no greater than the way Mr. L'amour tells it. Not only do you read his books but you live them.

I have seen the film made after this book was written and always wanted to actually read it myself. The film is a slightly shorter version of the book, nonetheless it actually misses nothing out, as I remembered everything that was written was actually filmed and I believe the film makers did a perfect job, exact in every detail as it was written. I did enjoy reading the book but the film captures the stories excellently.

I didn't like that this item was late to get to me but it was very well packed and exactly as described . it arrived Monday 4th November at about 6.30pm

It's hard to find fault with these books as the writer put so much into the research. I just love them.

This book was bought as gift for a Louis L'Amour fan who enjoys every book he's read by this author.

fast delivery and all in excellent conditiot

Great read following a family through the early days of America. Louis L'amour at his best

excellent book

I read this book thirty years ago. I found it on kindle and it is one that I will read again after all that time because when I read it I am the third unseen person in the scene in my mind and it is an easy read.

I was looking for a true historic account of this exodus to the west. This is neither a good novel or a really good historic account. But gave me a bit of a flavour of both.

Great story from the master storyteller that truly lives up to its title.Warning: Once started will be hard to put down.

Watched the film years ago. Only just got around to reading the book. Great story, well told. Covers the progress of an extended family over a couple of generations. Certainly one of my favourite books in the genre.

Good read

Great!

Excellent book that left me enthralled and I couldn't leave it alone until I reached the last page. Louis L' Amour is a top author of Western fiction ,and I will certainly being reading more of his novels.

I brought this book to see what Louis l'amour's work was likeAnd I couldn't put the book down very warmly recommended if you like westerns