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Matagorda is a Western novel written by Louis L'Amour and published in 1967. The story is set in the post-Civil War era along the coastal plains of Matagorda County, Texas, focusing on protagonist Tap Duvarney. After settling in the region to establish a ranch, Duvarney becomes embroiled in a violent, escalating range war between local cattlemen and incoming settlers. The narrative explores themes typical of L'Amour's work, including frontier justice, self-reliance, and the conflict between established landowners and new arrivals.
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Who is the main character in Louis L’Amour’s Matagorda?
The protagonist is Tap Duvarney, a man who settles in Matagorda County, Texas, after the American Civil War. His attempt to establish a ranch draws him into regional conflict and danger.
When was Matagorda by Louis L’Amour published?
Matagorda was published in 1967. It is a Western novel set in the post-Civil War era along the coastal plains of Texas.
Where is Matagorda set?
The story is set around Matagorda County on the Texas Gulf Coast. Its setting differs from the dry frontier landscapes used in many Westerns because the action takes place on coastal plains.
Is Matagorda connected to Louis L’Amour’s Sackett novels?
Matagorda is a standalone Louis L’Amour Western rather than one of the better-known Sackett novels. Its central figure is Tap Duvarney, not a member of the Sackett family.
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