Louis L'Amour

Louis Dearborn L'Amour was a prolific American author best known for his Western novels, which he referred to as "frontier stories." His most famous works include "Last of the Breed," "Hondo," and the Sackett series.

L'Amour's writing encompassed various genres, including historical fiction, science fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and short stories.

Many of his books were adapted into films.

At the time of his death, L'Amour had written 105 works, including 89 novels and 14 short-story collections.

His popularity endured, with nearly all of his books still in print and multiple reprints.

L'Amour was widely regarded as one of the world's most popular writers, leaving a lasting legacy in American literature.