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Silver Canyon is a Western novel by Louis L'Amour, first published in hardback in 1956. The story is set in the Utah Territory in 1881 and follows Matt Brennan, a rider and gunfighter who arrives in Hattan's Point and becomes involved with the local ranching community. The novel combines frontier travel, personal conflict, and a struggle involving local power, making it suited to readers of traditional American Western fiction.
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Who wrote Silver Canyon?
Silver Canyon was written by Louis L’Amour. It was first published in hardback in 1956.
Where and when is Silver Canyon set?
The story is set in the Utah Territory in 1881. That setting places Matt Brennan in the American West during the era of ranching communities, riders, and gunfighters.
Who is the main character in Silver Canyon?
The protagonist is Matt Brennan, a rider and gunfighter. He arrives in Hattan’s Point and becomes involved with the local ranching community.
What kind of Western story is Silver Canyon?
It is a frontier Western built around a lone rider entering a tense community and becoming involved in local conflict. The Utah Territory setting and Matt Brennan’s role give it the classic Louis L’Amour Western shape.
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