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“One day I was speeding along at the typewriter, and my daughter - who was a child at the time - asked me, "Daddy, why are you writing so fast?" And I replied, "Because I want to see how the story turns out!”

Quote by Louis L'Amour

Book:Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures: Volume 1: Unfinished Manuscripts, Mysterious Stories, and Lost Notes from One of the World's Most Popular Novelists

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Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures: Volume 1: Unfinished Manuscripts, Mysterious Stories, and Lost Notes from One of the World's Most Popular Novelists

Louis L'Amour's Lost Treasures: Volume 1 compiles a selection of unfinished manuscripts, mysterious short stories, and personal notes, offering a rare glimpse into the mind of one of the world's most beloved novelists. This collection provides a unique opportunity to explore L'Amour's writing style and his enduring fascination with adventure and the American frontier. more

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Louis L'Amour (March 22, 1908 - June 10, 1988) was a renowned American author, best known for his Western novels. His works are characterized by vivid descriptions, tense plots, and profound character development, making them highly popular among readers. more

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