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The Sacketts Volume One 5-Book Bundle: Sackett's Land, To the Far Blue Mountains, The Warrior's Path, Jubal Sackett, Ride the River
Though most of the epic Sackett series takes place during the 1870s, Louis L’Amour took great pains to flesh out this iconic family’s origins and pre–Civil War history. Now the five novels chronicling the arrival of Barnabas Sackett on American soil, his sons’ trials in the sprawling new wilderness, and their descendants’ adventures in the West are collected in one indispensable eBook SACKETT’S LAND TO THE FAR BLUE MOUNTAINS THE WARRIOR’S PATH JUBAL SACKETT RIDE THE RIVER After finding six gold Roman coins buried in an English swampland, Barnabas Sackett invests in goods to trade in America. But he also has a powerful enemy with a grudge that goes back to Sackett’s father. On the eve of his departure, Sackett is attacked and thrown into the hold of a pirate ship. After managing to escape, he makes his way to the Carolina coast, where the raw, abundant land promises a bright future. However, before that dream can be realized, Sackett must first discover the secret of his father’s legacy.
1349 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 1976
About the author
Louis L'Amour
950 books2,972 followersLouis Dearborn L'Amour was an American novelist and short story writer. His books consisted primarily of Western novels, though he called his work "frontier stories". His most widely known Western fiction works include Last of the Breed, Hondo, Shalako, and the Sackett series. L'Amour also wrote historical fiction (The Walking Drum), science fiction (The Haunted Mesa), non-fiction (Frontier), and poetry and short-story collections. Many of his stories were made into films. His books remain popular and most have gone through multiple printings. At the time of his death, almost all of his 105 existing works (89 novels, 14 short-story collections, and two full-length works of nonfiction) were still in print, and he was "one of the world's most popular writers".
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September 21, 2019
Classics!
There’s no doubt in my mind that this Author is the best of the best among Western Writers!! He is a great writer who knows our history.
There’s no doubt in my mind that this Author is the best of the best among Western Writers!! He is a great writer who knows our history.
September 20, 2017
It's nice to get these five books together in one collection for the less than the price you would pay for each title individually in the Amazon Kindle store. What I also appreciate is the Sackett books are in historical, not date written, order as you can chronicle the lives of the Sackett clan through early American history.
Louis L'Amour was not one of the most technical or long-winded writers, he was short, succinct, and to the point and had a way that grabs you into the story immediately. The descriptions of the scenery, events, people, and situations made you feel as if you were right there living it side-by-side with his characters.
With the first five books of the series, you not only have the classic Louis L'Amour situations with the good guy fighting the bad guy, a life-threatening conflict, the good guy wins and gets the girl, you also get more of a historical educational aspect of the life and times of late 1500 – 1600’s England and the New World.
As I type this review, this combination of the five stories is priced at $22.99, compared to $5.99 each if you bought them on a standalone basis in the Kindle format: the $22.99 for all five is a good value vs. approximately $30 on an individual basis - you'll get a lot more than $22.99 of entertainment out of these!
Louis L'Amour was not one of the most technical or long-winded writers, he was short, succinct, and to the point and had a way that grabs you into the story immediately. The descriptions of the scenery, events, people, and situations made you feel as if you were right there living it side-by-side with his characters.
With the first five books of the series, you not only have the classic Louis L'Amour situations with the good guy fighting the bad guy, a life-threatening conflict, the good guy wins and gets the girl, you also get more of a historical educational aspect of the life and times of late 1500 – 1600’s England and the New World.
As I type this review, this combination of the five stories is priced at $22.99, compared to $5.99 each if you bought them on a standalone basis in the Kindle format: the $22.99 for all five is a good value vs. approximately $30 on an individual basis - you'll get a lot more than $22.99 of entertainment out of these!
June 13, 2023
A friend has read most of Louis L'Amour so I had to try some. This contains the Tennessee based family that moves out to New Mexico and tussles with the American Indians, Mexicans, ranchos, bandits and all such characters. Good story telling, of course, but in today's standards a bit much into the golden-tanned, tough cowboy, who saves the world.
September 13, 2018
Awesome!!
I have been reading books by Louis L'Amour books since I was old enough to read. Growing up just across the border, in Montana, I was able to experience some of the western world he always writes about.
I have been reading books by Louis L'Amour books since I was old enough to read. Growing up just across the border, in Montana, I was able to experience some of the western world he always writes about.
March 2, 2019
Fantastic
These are books that I have read over and never tiring of the stories on these pages. As I read I feel that I am walking along side of them through their travels and adventures. Louis L'Amour is the best at putting a story to into words to read.
These are books that I have read over and never tiring of the stories on these pages. As I read I feel that I am walking along side of them through their travels and adventures. Louis L'Amour is the best at putting a story to into words to read.
October 6, 2020
Replacement for books lost to hurricane Ike
Over fifty years I had read and collected every paperback edition of L'Amour books when they were available starting in the nineteenth sixty.I spent many a night huddled in a shelterhaft or vehicle reading one of his book's.
Over fifty years I had read and collected every paperback edition of L'Amour books when they were available starting in the nineteenth sixty.I spent many a night huddled in a shelterhaft or vehicle reading one of his book's.
December 22, 2020
A novel well worth reading.
A novel well worth your time to read. A epic story that is the basis of this country's people, heritage, and integrity. If you enjoy reading fiction based on history then please read Louis L'Amour "The Sacketts Volume One.
A novel well worth your time to read. A epic story that is the basis of this country's people, heritage, and integrity. If you enjoy reading fiction based on history then please read Louis L'Amour "The Sacketts Volume One.
May 8, 2022
I like it as about Kentucky and kind folk always helping out . I have read all of volume one and hope thread all the rest . thank you for this opportunity. Danny Ashcraft
I would recommend this book to any one . It talks a lot of many areas around Kentucky. Very educational
I would recommend this book to any one . It talks a lot of many areas around Kentucky. Very educational
October 10, 2022
Wonderful characters and plots
The beginning to the Sackett legacy with Barnabus and the ones who follow and head westwards. Just magical and you can tell that Louis has been to the sites.
The beginning to the Sackett legacy with Barnabus and the ones who follow and head westwards. Just magical and you can tell that Louis has been to the sites.
November 17, 2022
I have to say the Sacketts series is one of the best.
I wish there was at least one more book between Jubal Sackett and Ride the River to long of a period of time missing in this series in there
I wish there was at least one more book between Jubal Sackett and Ride the River to long of a period of time missing in this series in there
January 15, 2018
Of all the L'Amour books, the Sackett books are my favorites.
December 10, 2018
Typical L'Amour , good guys, bad guys, and a lot of humanity in the midst. Thoroughly enjoyed following the Sacketts through history.
February 15, 2019
I really enjoyed these books I enjoyed how the history of one family was set to the growth of USA
February 22, 2019
Sacketts
Always a good read. My family tree reminds me of this. We came from the same country. North Carolina and Tennessee.
Always a good read. My family tree reminds me of this. We came from the same country. North Carolina and Tennessee.
March 9, 2019
Good read
I really enjoy all of Mr. la’Amours novels and especially enjoy the sackett family saga. I can’t wait to read the next one....
I really enjoy all of Mr. la’Amours novels and especially enjoy the sackett family saga. I can’t wait to read the next one....
June 25, 2019
All flowed for easy read.
Above reasonable stories were attention grabbing. I'm a fan going forward although I've read moist all of L'Amour books. These were a reread.
Above reasonable stories were attention grabbing. I'm a fan going forward although I've read moist all of L'Amour books. These were a reread.
May 16, 2020
The first 5 books of the Sackett series. Definatly worth a reread.
June 17, 2020
The first volume of the Sacktts
This is a great way to read the Sackett's saga. Look forward to volume 2. Great read. Would even buy the hardbacks.
This is a great way to read the Sackett's saga. Look forward to volume 2. Great read. Would even buy the hardbacks.
October 29, 2020
Awesome as per usual
I had said for a number of years that they should do a Compendium of the Sackett Novels glad to see that it's finely been presented 😊😊😊
I had said for a number of years that they should do a Compendium of the Sackett Novels glad to see that it's finely been presented 😊😊😊
December 28, 2020
Gripping, great reading!
Great read. Learned more American history than in high school and college even though in novel form. L'Amour is a master of historical fiction.
Great read. Learned more American history than in high school and college even though in novel form. L'Amour is a master of historical fiction.
November 15, 2021
1st three are great. Jubal slows down and is less interesting, and Ride the River is a little boring
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December 22, 2021Excellent
I always love the sackett books. Always makes wish I was one or to at least start me my own clan
I always love the sackett books. Always makes wish I was one or to at least start me my own clan
Read
February 22, 2022I enjoy Louis L'Amour and tales of the old west. At some point I will have read all of his books. Nice to have 5 books all in one book
February 8, 2023
Great collection
These books have been companions of mine for over 40 years. I still enjoy going back to them and reading the stories on those pages.
These books have been companions of mine for over 40 years. I still enjoy going back to them and reading the stories on those pages.
April 24, 2023
A Sackett Cousin forever
I have every L'Amour book and have read most two or three times. I would have loved to have met Louis . America at it's best. scs
I have every L'Amour book and have read most two or three times. I would have loved to have met Louis . America at it's best. scs
May 14, 2023
I grew up reading these books and revisiting them after so many years just showed the brilliance of Louis L’Amour as I love them still.
July 31, 2023
Real “ western “ type box. Beautiful description of our area.
Too much swashbuckling for me
Too much swashbuckling for me
June 9, 2023
My husband has been using my new Kindle, which is synced to Goodreads.
He loved these books!
Looks like he will help me reach my reading goal. Ha!
He loved these books!
Looks like he will help me reach my reading goal. Ha!
February 3, 2019
I read this to catch the last two stories Jubal and Ride the River, having previously read the others. Love the panoramic scope of Louis L'Amour's saga. The character's are rugged, righteous people; what we like to think of of the prototypical "Americans". The descriptions of the wilderness are magnificent and the stories and characters well drawn. My only issue is that the timelines for some of the journeys seem too short, but it doesn't really distract from the enjoyment.
October 2, 2020
The best books that I have ever read. With out a doubt.
I have every book he has ever written. I have been to places that he uses in his stories. It becomes a whole new experience when you have read about the place that you are at. I mourned his passing as I would have a family member. He will be missed by many avid readers of the wild west. I'm grateful that I was here for some of the best reading of the real cowboys bible that you will ever know. God Bless. I shall see him in heaven.
I have every book he has ever written. I have been to places that he uses in his stories. It becomes a whole new experience when you have read about the place that you are at. I mourned his passing as I would have a family member. He will be missed by many avid readers of the wild west. I'm grateful that I was here for some of the best reading of the real cowboys bible that you will ever know. God Bless. I shall see him in heaven.
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