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Offline scootrd

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My wife's father passed away a few years ago.

Today Her step mom called from Texas.  She has started cleaning out some of his personal items. She asked if I would like his Zane Grey hard covers. He had collected about 35 Walter J. Black editions, and about 30 Louis L'Amour paperbacks.

I told her heck yes and would reimburse her for the shipping costs.

She is going to box 'em up and send them to me. I think my wife will like having her fathers collection in the house as well.
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sounds like a deal


only L.L. i ever liked was sacketts
and last of the breed.
i like elmer keltons style better.
i had a really nice used kelton book
about a year before i realized it was
an autographed copy.
you might check 'em when you get 'em
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"Haunted Mesa" was good, too. I really enjoyed "Last of the Breed," also. I have to admit I don't get into formula fiction much, but it would be neat to have the collection. My wife's dad gave us his clergy library before he died, mainly "The Pulpit Commentary," but there's a 23 volume set of the classics in leather binding.  My own dad made book, but I don't think that's the same as reading...   ::)
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Re: Winter reading on the way from Texas - Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour collection
« Reply #3 on: February 04, 2013, 06:31:49 AM »
I love Zane Grey, I have read half or more of his, so if you ever decide you want to move them ::) let me know, I would sure pay shipping. I have about 8-10 I have picked up at estate or yard sales. My favorites are Riders of the Purple Sage and Spirit of the Border. My advice, read them all.......
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Re: Winter reading on the way from Texas - Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour collection
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2013, 01:16:38 PM »
I bet you guys would enjoy reading some of the books written by Ben K. Green. He was a cowboy, horse/mule trader in Texas during the 30's. HORSE TRADIN and WILD COW TALES are a couple of the titles.

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Re: Winter reading on the way from Texas - Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour collection
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2013, 01:27:17 PM »
I've read all of Louis's westerns. Big fight, hero gets the girl. Good stuff.
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Re: Winter reading on the way from Texas - Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour collection
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2013, 03:11:15 PM »
I read Louis L'Amour's autobiography - fascinating person.  He was the real deal.
 
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Re: Winter reading on the way from Texas - Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour collection
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2013, 03:39:42 PM »
Whenever I hear Zane Grey's name mentioned, I can't help but think of the stories Elmer Keith tells in his book HELL, I WAS THERE! about taking Grey and his party on a pack trip. He tells of a lot of situations that took place during the trip and how Zane Grey paid him with a bad check upon their return.

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Re: Winter reading on the way from Texas - Zane Grey, Louis L'Amour collection
« Reply #8 on: February 07, 2013, 04:03:23 AM »
I love reading L'Amours books.  They're all essentially the same w/ the exception of The Haunted Mesa, Fair Blows the Wind, and The Walking Drum.  Those were consequently my favorites. 

I haven't read the book about L'Amour himself yet but I do imagine it would be facinating.  He led an interesting life.
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