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In the western landscape of 19th‑century Texas, Rangers Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call face a dual struggle: the external threat of Comanche Indians and bandits, and the inner turmoil of unresolved relationships with women. McCrae, a hard‑drinking womanizer who has been jilted by his love, must grapple with the consequences of his indulgences, while Call, sober and stoic, contends with the fact that he has fathered a child with a prostitute. Their camaraderie and conflict drive the narrative, offering a glimpse into the turbulent life of frontier lawmen.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Larry McMurtry
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