Don't ever judge a book by its cover! Because this cowboy has the most amazing and adventurous life history I think ever! Louis L'Amour! He is one of the best Western writers of all time. Don't miss this special episode!
Episode 64
Louis L'Amour: Passin' Through
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Forest Lawn memorial park in Glendale CA is where I found Louis L'Amour. There are so many amazing sculptures here, and lovely architecture!
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Louis L'Amour receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Ronald Regan.
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Louis Dearborn L'Amour was an American novelist and short story writer. His books consisted primarily of Western novels; however, he also wrote historical fiction, science fiction, non-fiction, as well as poetry and short-story collections. Many of his stories were made into films.
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Thank you to my co host Dallin!!
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