Boone's Lick

Pulitzer Prize–winning author Larry McMurtry returns to the Old West in a lively and humorous historical novel following Mary Margaret, a determined woman traveling westward with her family to confront her unfaithful husband. Set against a backdrop filled with encounters with historical figures and dramatic frontier landscapes, the story combines McMurtry’s signature storytelling style with vivid characters and adventurous journeys. This novel marks his first historical work in a decade, capturing the spirit of the frontier era with wit and authenticity.