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Here is the kind of authentically detailed epic novel that has become Louis L'Amour's hallmark. It is the compelling story of U.S. 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.
Louis L'Amour is the only American-born novelist in history to receive both the Presidential Medal of Freedom and the Congressional Gold Medal. He published ninety novels, thirty short-story collections, two works of nonfiction, a memoir, Education of a Wandering Man, and a volume of poetry, Smoke from This Altar. There are more than 300 million copies of his books in print.
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Anonymous
Posted January 26, 2011
This is one of my favorite books of all time. An escape adventure that you can't put down and will want to read more than once. 5 stars!
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Posted August 31, 2011
Not the ending I expected but I still love the book. Was an easy read and was well written.
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Posted June 1, 2011
Best ending I have ever read. Did not need any more details. It made me yell' Yes!' Lamour is the kind of writer who can set up ann ,...and time passes, scenerio, and leave you able to visualize exactly what happened while time was passing. A departure from his usual old west theme, but one of his best works. Loled it.
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Posted May 11, 2010
This is my favorite L'Amour book and have in my permanent library. I liked the character being in the present as an air force pilot; L'Amour does a great job of blending the new into the old. A thrilling story of espionage, escape and how things used to be. Just a touch of romance and enough history to give those of us in the present an idea of what it was like to live during this time period in Russia.
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Posted May 14, 2012
Captivating story about survival in the coldest place on earth. L'Amour keeps the story rolling along with twists and turns that are not so obvious to the reader. The story ends with the expectation of a Sequal.
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Posted April 21, 2012
"Last of the Breed" is one of those rare novels that involve the reader so much that we actually know love/hate the characters in this great story of man vs. nature and villains, befriended by few in an arctic setting. Read this book and you will come away with actual history interwoven into a masterfully written novel.
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Posted February 5, 2012
Great
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Posted January 31, 2012
This book is a little different from the western L'Amour, but just as exciting. I didn't want to put it down until I finished it. There was a lot of suspence and different plots and he tied them all together and the ending was very exciting. This is a must read for the Louis L'Amour fans.
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Posted January 20, 2012
Could NOT put it down!
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Posted January 19, 2012
I have read this book twice, purchased it as a gift for my son-in-law in my opinion this is one of L'Amours best....
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Posted December 30, 2011
One of the best Cold War era books ever written and my favorite of Lamore's.
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Posted October 28, 2011
It's my favorite book. I have read it about 30 times and I aam still not tired of it.
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Posted August 9, 2011
Great read! Have read it multiple times and never get tired of it.
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Posted October 22, 2010
L'amour writes westerns and then there is The Last Of The Breed. Great story fascinating to read.
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Posted July 29, 2010
Excellent, intriguing read. This story is different than most of L'Amour's books, and I've read most of them. Last of the Breed is on my list to read again at some time in the future, an anticipated pleasure.
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Posted March 30, 2009
A book that once you start it you can't put it down.
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Posted May 29, 2007
pretty much the best book ever made! it was off da chain!
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Posted February 15, 2007
I read this book in one sitting, while stranded at a motel in the middle od nowhere during a blizzard. The highways were closed down. It is definately one of the best books I have ever read. It is the first L'amour book I have ever read, as well.
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Posted January 10, 2007
I thought this book was going to be about a man trying to survive a bitter artic climate. My feelings after reading this book were that it was what I thought it was going to be but it had more suspense. I feel the same way about the book because I have read more titles from this author and they were sick. This book is about an U.S. Air Force major named Joe Makatozi who had his experimental plane forced down in the Bering Sea and was captured by the Soviets. After being taken to a prisoner camp to be interrogated by colonel named Zamatev the reason for this is because the soviets want to know what the U.S. is planning during the Cold War. That¿s pretty much all I can tell you without revealing any good stuff in the book but this book is full of adventure and suspense. If you like action and suspense I would recommend this book greatly.
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Posted October 24, 2006
Last of the Breed is an exciting book to read. Its exciting from beginning to end. The author was very good at drawing the reader in the story. Although the author could have been a little more descriptive in the story. He could also make the character more human by puting some kind of flaws in him. Because of these reasons I have listed it as a four instead of a five. But over all it is an excellent book to read. It puts you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.
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Here is the kind of authentically detailed epic novel that has become Louis L'Amour's hallmark. It is the compelling story of U.S. 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.