Boone's Lick

In his first historical novel in a decade, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Larry McMurtry brings readers to the Old West with a lively, humorous story centered on Mary Margaret, a determined woman on a quest to confront her unfaithful husband, Dickie. Fed up with his wanderings along the Oregon Trail, she embarks on a journey westward with her children, brother-in-law, sister, and cantankerous father. Their expedition features notable historical figures like Wild Bill Hickok and is rich with engaging encounters and the wildness of nature, making Boone's Lick a memorable adventure filled with both real and larger-than-life characters.