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Luis LamurWriter
Date of Birth: 22.03.1908
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Louis Dearborn L'Amour
Louis Dearborn L'Amour was born in Jamestown, North Dakota. His family had a library of about 300 books, and a young Louis eagerly read them. In 1923, they moved to the Southwest. At the age of 15, Louis left home, not wanting to be a burden to his family. From then on, he had various jobs, gaining invaluable experience. After the war, L'Amour settled in Los Angeles with the intention of becoming a writer of westerns, which were very popular at the time, although he also tried his hand at detective fiction.
Early Career
From 1946 to 1950, L'Amour published numerous short stories, and in 1950, his first novel, "Westward the Tide," was released. From 1950 to 1954, L'Amour published four novels about "Hopalong Cassidy" under the pseudonym Tex Burns. He used the pseudonym Jim Mayo to publish two books, "Yellow Butte" in 1953 and "Utah Blaine" in 1954.
Success and Recognition
In 1953, L'Amour published "Hondo," which became his best-selling novel and was immediately adapted into a film. By 1983, the sales of "Hondo" had reached two million copies and continued to grow. In 1972, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Literature degree by Jamestown College, his hometown. In 1982, Louis L'Amour became the first recipient of the Congressional Gold Medal for his contribution to the development of American culture. In 1984, Ronald Reagan awarded him the Presidential Medal of Freedom, one of the highest civilian honors in the United States.
Personal Life
Louis L'Amour lived in Los Angeles with his wife and children until his death in 1988.
