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Monte Walsh

By: Jack Schaefer
Narrated by: Eric G. Dove
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A classic about the American West and the life and times of one tough cowboy, Monte Walsh. Partial to pretty women, gambling, and practical jokes, Monte doesn't have to look far to find trouble. Luckily for him, Monte's best friend, Chet, is always there to post bail or quickly get Monte out of town. As Monte grows older, though, and the West inevitably changes, he resists changing with it, and shows his dedication and loyalty to the cowboy way of life.

The popular 1970 film starring Lee Havin and Jack Palance is loosely based on this moving story by Jack Schaefer.

Dreamscape is proud to present Monte Walsh, a classic American western not to be missed.

©1963 Jack Schaefer (P)2013 Dreamscape Media, LLC Fiction Genre Fiction Westerns Old West Wild West Cowboy
Classic Western • Loveable Characters • Thrilling Action • Authentic Cowboy Portrayal • Emotional Storytelling
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liked the book better than the movie but that's the norm of all books made into movies

Awesome Book

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Monte Walsh is a man few are like but many rightfully strive to be. this book tells his story from boyhood through his later years, from after the civil war till the end of the wild west. Monte's love of horses and strong sense of individualism keep the spirit of the west alive and is a must read for western fans as it truthfully earns the title of CLASSIC WESTERN.

Monte Walsh is a must read for western fans

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Exuberant, energetic, and raw.
There’s a reason our National identity is all tied up with the relatively brief period of the cowboy era.
Monte Walsh is about as American as a story gets. It’s long. I listened to it on and off all fall. I still didn’t want it to end.
One of the greats.

Iconic and American

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absolutely loved every second of this book. tone, characters, and imagery well all done perfectly. I highly recommend.

a good man with a horse

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I like books that encourage you to be better than you are. Books that have great story, yet leave you with more thanhan you expected. The bo d between two cowboys that knows no distance or time. I was sorry the book ended, and shed tears for Monte, his horse, and Chet

Friends

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This is one of my favorite books I’ve listened to. I hope one day to be remembered the same some day

A good Man with a horse

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I’ve seen both Monte Walsh movies multiple times. I’ve tried reading the paperback of this book many times but for some reason just never made it through. So I was a little hesitant to try this audiobook. But I am so glad that I did. The performance is great. Soon you know which character is talking just but their voice. And the story is so much fuller and richer than the already very good movies. Loved this book.

Great Performance

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this was great from beginning to end. story was perfectly done, just the right amount of description of details. loved the characters. also if you have seen the movie it's way different than the novel

wonderful characters and story

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I can't believe it took this long for me to read this. I didn't want it to end.

what a great book!

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The first time I read "Monte Walsh" was in high school, and I believe many of the lessons taught in this book about character and camaraderie prepared me better for the real world than college ever could. Schaefer never fails to bring characters to life and his stories never fail to interest. Re-reading this book now with an additional decade of living behind me, it rings more true than before. Dove reads the story excellently and in a manner fitting the setting of the story, familiar and easy in tone, and allows the listener to imagine the scenes with ease. I will very likely listen to it again in the near future.

Wonderful story!

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