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Last of the Breed

By: Louis L'Amour
Narrated by: David Strathairn
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“For sheer adventure L’Amour is in top form.” (Kirkus Reviews)

Here is the kind of authentically detailed epic novel that has become Louis L’Amour’s hallmark. It is the compelling story of US Air Force major Joe Mack, a man born out of time. When his experimental aircraft is forced down in Russia and he escapes a Soviet prison camp, he must call upon the ancient skills of his Indian forebears to survive the vast Siberian wilderness.

Only one route lies open to Mack: the path of his ancestors, overland to the Bering Strait and across the sea to America. But in pursuit is a legendary tracker, the Yakut native Alekhin, who knows every square foot of the icy frontier - and who knows that to trap his quarry he must think like a Sioux.

©1986 Louis L'Amour (P)2010 Random House Audio

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It was good ,but

I think that the book was good ,bout I wish he continued the story so we could here the happy ever after.

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One of my favorites

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes action and intrigue. It has you from start to finish and leaves you wanting more.

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Wow great story , unique characters , set in a Russian time of history that was skillfully unfolded for me

Not much to dislike , although a long book it doesn’t drag or lul , but rather weaves a wonderfully layered story

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Love this book

I so enjoy this story of struggle, hardship and eventual victory. This story leaves me almost speechless every time I listen to it. While the characters can be larger than life, their persistence is laudable, their strength amazing and their will inspiring. Lamour teaches some great lessons in this book. I highly recommend it.

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Ancient ways are best!

A great story, a study in the human spirit. Don’t let this one pass by.

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Fantastic

Loved this story.. a hero true to the L’Amour standard. A love the honor given to the American Indian and their past.. also to my Scottish heritage as well!! Would listen to again!!

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it's Louis L'amour. need I say more?

another great book by one of the greatest authors. he makes you feel as if you're there with the characters.

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Stunning

Absolutely amazing, keeping on your toes. What a great story of survival. It leaves you wanting more.

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A Great Listen

Would you listen to Last of the Breed again? Why?

I definitely would listen to this book again. Louis L'Amour is a great writer telling a wonderful story. This isn't a western per se but is a timeless story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Last of the Breed?

Joe Mack's escape was a very memorable moment in the book. The vastness of the country he escaped into makes you wonder if he truly escaped or if he is just in another type of prison.

What does David Strathairn bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Mr. Strathairn has a wonderful voice and uses it to the fullest giving accents to the characters who need it and each one is slightly different. Listening to him tell the story takes you further into the story than if you read it yourself.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Near the end of the story Joe Mack asks a native at the coast to leave his kayak and says in a round about way that he will be taking it. His respectful tone to the native requesting the favor and the fact that he is following the trip of his ancestors was very moving.

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Superb work read remarkably

An engaging tale, especially since I was cognizant of the cold war and the extremes to which its adversaries resorted.

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