Education of a Wandering Man: A Memoir

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Book Synopsis: Shortly before his death in June 1988, Louis L'Amour completed writing his most unique adventure story: a personal reflection on his lifelong love affair with learning. Now Bantam Books proudly presents this special Centennial Edition of Education of a Wandering Man, in which L'Amour vividly recalls many of the books he read, the places he visited, and the people he met that catalyzed his evolution as a writer. In this, his most personal book ever, L'Amour writes of growing up in Jamestown, North Dakota, of the parents who instilled in him a love of the printed and spoken word, and of his decision to leave school at fifteen to make the world his classroom. While his contemporaries attended high school, L'Amour skinned cattle in Texas, worked as a circus roustabout and a mine caretaker, won small-town prizefighting exhibitions, hoboed across Texas on the Southern Pacific, and shipped out to the West Indies, England, and Singapore as a merchant seaman. Wherever he wandered, his pockets were always bulging with books. Like the beloved Louis L'Amour novels and short stories that preceded it, Education of a Wandering Man has its share of frontier drama—such as the author's desperate two-day trek across the blazing Mojave Desert—and robust characters, ranging from Shanghai waterfront toughs to itinerant desert prospectors. All this ultimately informed and inspired the books that have made L'Amour one of the most widely read authors of our time. Ever both teacher and storyteller, Louis L'Amour makes his education our education, in a book filled with glorious asides on everything from hobo culture to the fate of Butch Cassidy. Here is a testament—part memoir, part reflection—in which the author bequeaths to us a most wonderful legacy of the “education of a wandering man”: a life lived to the fullest through the never-ending quest for knowledge.

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Discover the captivating journey of Louis L’Amour, one of the greatest storytellers of our time, in his remarkable memoir, Education of a Wandering Man. Take a step into L’Amour’s world as he vividly recounts the books he devoured, the places he explored, and the remarkable people who shaped his incredible life. This special Centennial Edition from Bantam Books is a testament to L’Amour's lifelong pursuit of knowledge and his unwavering passion for learning.

In Education of a Wandering Man, L’Amour unravels the captivating tale of his youth in Jamestown, North Dakota, revealing how his parents instilled a love for words that would fuel his extraordinary literary journey. Leaving school at the tender age of fifteen, he embarked on a remarkable adventure, working various jobs and traveling extensively to gain worldly wisdom. While his contemporaries sat in classrooms, L’Amour experienced the real world by becoming a cattle skinner, a circus roustabout, and a merchant seaman.

L’Amour’s pockets were never without books, even as he roamed the world. From the scorching Mojave Desert to the bustling streets of Shanghai, his life was brimming with gripping adventures and colorful characters. Education of a Wandering Man draws you into his world, as he recounts his desperate journey through the blazing desert and introduces you to a cast of characters that will leave you in awe.

Immerse yourself in the hobo culture, marvel at the fate of Butch Cassidy, and be inspired by L’Amour’s unwavering commitment to his own growth. Education of a Wandering Man is not just a memoir - it’s an enlightenment that will resonate with anyone who yearns for the quest of knowledge. Let Louis L’Amour, the teacher and storyteller, share his education with you, leaving you with an invaluable legacy of a life fully lived.

To embark on this extraordinary literary journey and experience Education of a Wandering Man, visit www.exampleurl.com and dive into the inspiring world of Louis L’Amour. Open the doors to your own quest for knowledge today.

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