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Radigan is a Western novel by Louis L’Amour, published in 1958. The story centers on a New Mexico rancher whose land and independence are threatened by an organized attempt to take control of his range. It uses familiar Western themes including disputed property, violence, self-reliance, and conflict between an individual landholder and more powerful outside interests. The novel is intended for readers of traditional frontier fiction.
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What is Radigan about?
Louis L'Amour's 1958 novel follows Radigan, a New Mexico rancher who has spent four hard years building his spread. An organized effort to seize his range turns a land dispute into a fight for his independence and life. [Louis L'Amour](https://www.louislamour.com/novels/radigan.htm)
Where is Radigan set?
The opening places the story in northern New Mexico in the 1870s, around ranch country and the Valle de San Antonio. Stock, water, trails, and isolated land are therefore central to the conflict.
Is Radigan part of a Louis L'Amour series?
Radigan is a standalone Western rather than a numbered sequel. Its central relationship is between one rancher, his land, and the men trying to control it.
Does Radigan focus more on ranching or gunfights?
Both matter, but the story starts with practical ranch work and disputed property before escalating into armed resistance. Radigan's cattle, range, and independence give the violence a clear economic cause.
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