“The desert was a school, a school where each day, each hour, a final examination was offered, where failure meant death and the buzzards landed to correct the papers.”
Book:Shalako
Quote by Louis L'Amour
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Louis L'Amour
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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