The Walking Drum by Louis L'Amour
A Novel
Set in the 12th century, it follows a resourceful Breton youth who journeys from war-torn Europe to Moorish Spain and the Islamic world in a perilous quest to free his enslaved father. Navigating shipwrecks, mines, courts, and caravan routes, he grows into a scholar, merchant, and swordsman, finding allies and lovers while outwitting rivals and tyrants. The adventure celebrates curiosity, courage, and the power of learning across cultures.
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- Published
- 1984
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 576
- Original Language
- English
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