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This is one of the best books I have ever read by my favorite author of western literature. I read the book several years ago after checking it out at the local library. I was thoroughly fascinated to find that my favorite writer whose superb westerns I had enjoyed reading had authored such a spellbinding literary masterpiece in contrast to his usual genre. The intense plot centers around an international military special operations mission gone awry and the captured U.S. Air Force Major using skills handed down from his Western ancestors in an amazing escape. The story builds breathtakingly until the main character delivers the ultimate caveat of inevitable retribution to his captor. This is an exciting surprise from an excellent author.
I have read several Louis L'Amour's book. They were all about the Old West, cowboys and pioneers. Interesting reading about various trails cattle ranchers took their cow to market. This one, however, is about one Joe Mack, US Air Force Major. He was an outstanding pilot and was flying an experimental plane when shot down by the Russians. He was questioned and later escaped into the forest and mountains in Siberia. Joe was a Native American raised by his Grandfather who had a Scots background. His mother was Sioux Indian. He lived in the mountains of Utah not far from the Utah/Washington line. Joe spent most of his early years outdoors and was a student of the rugged , mountain life. After escaping from a Russian prison he spent almost two years living in forests and mountains and running from the Russian authorities. He knew how to live off the land. He wanted to return to America across the Bering Strait as his ancestors had done thousands of years ago. The book does not say if he did, but all thing point to his successful journey. I believe he made it home!Read full review
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Good non-western writing by a western author
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Louis L'amour is a fabulous writer who can tell a story in a very compelling manner. He takes the reader with the leading character on an "impossible" journey through the most challenging country in which survival is not at all certain. You'll find yourself rooting for "Last of the Breed".
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A much different story line from Mr, LAmour. Amazing tale of survival in the frozen tundra. Simple good vs. evil and how the main character deals with adversity. A great read!
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