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No Traveller Returns - A NEW Louis L'Amour Lost Treasures Novel

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Louis L’Amour’s long-lost first novel, faithfully completed by his son, takes readers on a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas.

Fate is a ship.

As the shadows of World War II gather, the SS Lichenfield is westbound across the Pacific carrying eighty thousand barrels of highly explosive naphtha. The cargo alone makes the journey perilous, with the entire crew aware that one careless moment could lead to disaster.

But yet another sort of peril haunts the Lichenfield. Even beyond their day-to-day existence, the lives of the crew are mysteriously intertwined. Though each has his own history, dreams and jealousies, longing and rage, all are connected by a deadly web of chance and circumstance.

Some are desperately fleeing the past; others chase an unknown destiny. A few are driven by the desire for adventure, while their shipmates cling to the Lichenfield as their only true home. In their hearts, these men, as well as the women and children they have left behind, carry the seeds of salvation or destruction. And all of them—kind or cruel, strong or broken—are bound to the fate of the vessel that carries them toward an ever-darkening horizon.

Inspired by Louis L’Amour’s own experiences as a merchant seaman, No Traveller Returns is a revelatory work by a world-renowned author—and a brilliant illustration of a writer discovering his literary voice.

A brief content advisory from Beau L'Amour . . . I'm sure that there will be some discussion of the language, morality, politics and philosophy found in "No Traveller Returns." These are somewhat different from what is regularly found in many of Louis L'Amour's Westerns. I, specifically, have not significantly added to nor subtracted from any of the qualities mentioned above. They reflect Dad's interests and style prior to his approach having been molded by a couple of decades writing in the more moralistic Western genre. He loved the stories of Arizona and Colorado, the wide open prairies and the far blue mountains but his real life also played itself out in remote parts of the Indies and the Middle East, the bustle of New York and Shanghai, on the waterfronts of Liverpool and San Pedro. Those were different worlds with different rules. All in all, Louis was much more of a man-of-the-world than the Western genre would often allow.

William Shakespeare: 'The undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns.'

The undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns.

"The undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveler returns." These enigmatic words penned by William Shakespeare in Hamlet have garnered much attention and interpretation over the centuries. At first glance, the quote simply refers to death and the unknown realm that lies beyond. It speaks to the finality of death, signifying that once we venture into that undiscovered country, no one returns to share their experience. This notion has a profound impact, forcing us to contemplate our mortality and the mysteries that lie beyond life.However, beyond this conventional interpretation lies a broader philosophical concept that can add a layer of intrigue to the quote. Let us consider the idea that Shakespeare might have been alluding not only to physical death but also to the intangible realms of the human mind and consciousness. Just as death takes us to an uncharted territory, the inner workings of our mind can be considered as an undiscovered country as well.In this context, the quote suggests that once we delve deep into our own consciousness, we encounter aspects of our being that remain unexplored. The mind, with its depths and complexities, can be seen as a vast terrain waiting to be discovered. As travelers within ourselves, we embark on a journey of self-exploration, seeking to understand the intricacies of our thoughts, emotions, and desires.Ironically, the mind, like the physical world we inhabit, also holds its own boundaries - bourns that limit our exploration. These limits can manifest as cognitive biases, societal norms, and deeply ingrained beliefs that confine our understanding. Similar to the undiscovered country beyond death, the boundaries of our own consciousness often prevent us from fully comprehending our own potential and the true nature of reality.Moreover, this philosophical interpretation offers an interesting juxtaposition to the traditional understanding of Shakespeare's quote. While physical death signifies an end and a departure from the living world, the exploration of our own consciousness opens up the possibility of transformation and self-realization. Unlike death, which remains the undiscovered country from which no traveler returns, the unexplored reaches of our mind present an opportunity for growth, evolution, and self-discovery.By considering this expanded perspective, we can reflect on the significance of Shakespeare's quote in a more thought-provoking manner. It encourages us to explore not only the external world but also the internal landscapes of our own consciousness. Just as the physical world has its boundaries that we may never fully transcend, our minds too have inherent limitations that we must acknowledge and strive to challenge.In conclusion, William Shakespeare's quote posits both a literal and metaphorical interpretation. On the surface, it highlights the finality of death and the mystery that lies beyond. However, a closer examination reveals a philosophical concept that links this notion to the internal exploration of our own consciousness. By embracing this expanded interpretation, we are prompted to seek a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. Just as no traveler returns from the undiscovered country beyond death, we must embark on the lifelong pilgrimage within our own minds, venturing into the uncharted territories of our consciousness, in a constant pursuit of self-discovery and personal growth.

William Shakespeare: 'When sorrows come, they come not single spies, but in battalions.'

William shakespeare: 'love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind, and therefore is winged cupid painted blind.'.

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Beau l'amour.

BEAU L’AMOUR is the son of novelist Louis L'Amour. Beau grew up among the writers, actors, beatniks, Apache Indians, Asian arms brokers, FBI agents, and members of the Hollywood Ten who were the denizens of his West Hollywood neighborhood and his parents’ friends. He graduated from California Institute of the Arts. Over the years, L’Amour has written and produced a series of more than sixty audio dramas and worked in the radio and magazine business, then as a screenwriter and television producer. In the world of book publishing, he has been an art director, literary editor, and ghost writer.

Louis L'Amour

"I think of myself in the oral tradition--as a troubadour, a village tale-teller, the man in the shadows of a campfire. That's the way I'd like to be remembered--as a storyteller. A good storyteller."

It is doubtful that any author could be as at home in the world re-created in his novels as Louis Dearborn L'Amour. Not only could he physically fill the boots of the rugged characters he wrote about, but he literally "walked the land my characters walk." His personal experiences as well as his lifelong devotion to historical research combined to give Mr. L'Amour the unique knowledge and understanding of people, events, and the challenge of the American frontier that became the hallmarks of his popularity.

Of French-Irish descent, Mr. L'Amour could trace his own in North America back to the early 1600s and follow their steady progression westward, "always on the frontier." As a boy growing up in Jamestown, North Dakota, he absorbed all he could about his family's frontier heritage, including the story of his great-grandfather who was scalped by Sioux warriors.

Spurred by an eager curiosity and desire to broaden his horizons, Mr. L'Amour left home at the age of fifteen and enjoyed a wide variety of jobs, including seaman, lumberjack, elephant handler, skinner of dead cattle, and miner, and was an officer in the transportation corps during World War II. During his "yondering" days he also circled the world on a freighter, sailed a dhow on the Red Sea, was shipwrecked in the West Indies and stranded in the Mojave Desert. He won fifty-one of fifty-nine fights as a professional boxer and worked as a journalist and lecturer. He was a voracious reader and collector of rare books. His personal library contained 17,000 volumes.

Mr. L'Amour "wanted to write almost from the time I could talk." After developing a widespread following for his many frontiers and adventure stories written for fiction magazines, Mr. L'Amour published his first full length novel, Hondo, in the United States in 1953. Every one of his more than 120 books is in print; there are more than 300 million copies of his books in print worldwide, making him one of the bestselling authors in modern literary history. His books have been translated into twenty languages, and more than forty-five of his novels and stories have been made into feature films and television movies.

The recipient of many great honor and awards, in 1983 Mr. L'Amour became the first novelist to ever to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal by the United States Congress in honor of his life's work. In 1984 he was also awarded the Medal of Freedom by President Reagan.

Louis L'Amour died on June 10, 1988. His wife, Kathy, and their two children, Beau and Angelique, carry the L'Amour publishing tradition forward with new books written by the author during his lifetime to be published by Bantam.

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No Traveller Returns (Lost Treasures)

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About No Traveller Returns (Lost Treasures)

Louis L’Amour’s long-lost first novel, faithfully completed by his son, takes readers on a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas. Fate is a ship.   As the shadows of World War II gather, the SS Lichenfield is westbound across the Pacific carrying eighty thousand barrels of highly explosive naphtha. The cargo alone makes the journey perilous, with the entire crew aware that one careless moment could lead to disaster.   But yet another sort of peril haunts the Lichenfield . Even beyond their day-to-day existence, the lives of the crew are mysteriously intertwined. Though each has his own history, dreams and jealousies, longing and rage, all are connected by a deadly web of chance and circumstance.   Some are desperately fleeing the past; others chase an unknown destiny. A few are driven by the desire for adventure, while their shipmates cling to the Lichenfield as their only true home. In their hearts, these men, as well as the women and children they have left behind, carry the seeds of salvation or destruction. And all of them—kind or cruel, strong or broken—are bound to the fate of the vessel that carries them toward an ever-darkening horizon.   Inspired by Louis L’Amour’s own experiences as a merchant seaman, No Traveller Returns is a revelatory work by a world-renowned author—and a brilliant illustration of a writer discovering his literary voice.

Louis L’Amour’s long-lost first novel, faithfully completed by his son, takes readers on a voyage into danger and violence on the high seas.   Fate is a ship.   As the shadows of World War II gather, the SS Lichenfield is westbound across the Pacific carrying eighty thousand barrels of highly explosive naphtha. The cargo alone makes the journey perilous, with the entire crew aware that one careless moment could lead to disaster.   But yet another sort of peril haunts the Lichenfield . Even beyond their day-to-day existence, the lives of the crew are mysteriously intertwined. Though each has his own history, dreams and jealousies, longing and rage, all are connected by a deadly web of chance and circumstance.   Some are desperately fleeing the past; others chase an unknown destiny. A few are driven by the desire for adventure, while their shipmates cling to the Lichenfield as their only true home. In their hearts, these men, as well as the women and children they have left behind, carry the seeds of salvation or destruction. And all of them—kind or cruel, strong or broken—are bound to the fate of the vessel that carries them toward an ever-darkening horizon.   Inspired by Louis L’Amour’s own experiences as a merchant seaman, No Traveller Returns is a revelatory work by a world-renowned author—and a brilliant illustration of a writer discovering his literary voice. With the Preface and Afterward read by Beau L’Amour Advance praise for No Traveller Returns “A highly entertaining nautical adventure . . . Beau L’Amour has done his father’s fans a service by showcasing the future bestselling author’s already developed storytelling and mature insights into human nature.” — Publishers Weekly  (starred review)   “Although L’Amour’s name will be forever linked with the American West, fans should welcome the opportunity to read some of his early work. . . . The insight into each character is typical of everything L’Amour ever wrote.” — Booklist

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“A highly entertaining nautical adventure . . . Beau L’Amour has done his father’s fans a service by showcasing the future bestselling author’s already developed storytelling and mature insights into human nature.” — Publishers Weekly  (starred review)   “Although L’Amour’s name will be forever linked with the American West, fans should welcome the opportunity to read some of his early work. . . . The insight into each character is typical of everything L’Amour ever wrote.” — Booklist Praise for Louis L’Amour   “L’Amour is popular for all the right reasons. His books embody heroic virtues that seem to matter now more than ever.” — The Wall Street Journal   “A master storyteller.” — Kirkus Reviews

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