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[Glendon Swarthout] ☆ The Shootist ✓ Read Online eBook or Kindle ePUB. The Shootist The Shootist is John Bernard Books, a gunfighter at the turn of the twentieth century who must confront the greatest Shootist of all: Death. What follows is the last courageous act in Books's own legend. This classic, Spur Award-winning novel was chosen by the Western Writers of America as one of the best western novels ever written and was the inspiration for John Wayne's last great starring role in the acclaimed 1976 film adaptation. The Bison Books edition includes a
| Title | : | The Shootist |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.30 (857 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0803238231 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-10-07 |
| Language | : | English |
The Shootist is John Bernard Books, a gunfighter at the turn of the twentieth century who must confront the greatest Shootist of all: Death. What follows is the last courageous act in Books's own legend. This classic, Spur Award-winning novel was chosen by the Western Writers of America as one of the best western novels ever written and was the inspiration for John Wayne's last great starring role in the acclaimed 1976 film adaptation. The Bison Books edition includes a new introduction by the author's son, Miles Swarthout, in which he discusses his father's work and the making of the legendary film.. He may choose his own executioner. As word spreads that the famous assassin has incurable cancer, an assortment of human vultures gathers to feast on the corpse--among them a gambler, a rustler, a clergyman, an undertaker, an old love,
"Such stylesuch a strong central ideathe showdown is an unremitting as the build-up." Sunday Times of London"This is an extremely well-written Western and gives the reader vivid insight into the workings of the mind of a wanderer and gunman." Baton Rouge, Louisiana Sunday Advocate"The Shootist by Glendon Swarthout is the taleof the Old West's version of the modern 'hit man'. It is a splendid story, well-told and with a really satisfying ending." Charleston, South Carolina Evening Post“A treasured addition to my library.”—Ronald Reagan
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