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War Party brings together three intertwined stories set on the Western frontier. Bud Miles, a boy who has already buried his father, grows into a man of stature while the wagon train presses deep into Sioux country. Tell Sackett, a thirteen‑year‑old who has killed cougars and fought in war, is now tasked with transporting a soldier’s wife and gold, knowing enemies seek his death. Laurie Bonnet, a mail‑order bride who doubts her place on the frontier, discovers she is the only one who can save her husband’s life when stakes rise. Together, their tales illustrate the harsh choices and fierce battles that shape the American West.
First publish date: 1975
Genre: Western Fiction/Historical Western
Authors: Louis L'Amour
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