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*The Cherokee Trail* is a historical Western novel by Louis L'Amour published in 1982. The story features Mary Breydon, a widowed protagonist from Virginia who travels west to manage a stagecoach relay station in Wyoming. It explores the historical setting of the Cherokee Trail, an actual route used by Native Americans, fur traders, and settlers connecting the Santa Fe Trail to the Pacific Northwest. The narrative focuses on her survival and determination in a rugged, male-dominated frontier environment.
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The Cherokee Trail ranks #42 of 211 in the Western Novel ranking, behind The Good Old Boys, ahead of Black Powder, White Smoke.
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How good is The Cherokee Trail?
The Cherokee Trail scores 7.28/10 (Good) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Western Novel category. Above-average L'Amour with a memorable widowed protagonist and strong reader reputation; modest critical footprint outside genre circles.
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See our alternatives page for The Cherokee Trail for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: The Daybreakers, Sackett, Conagher.
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Is The Cherokee Trail worth it in 2026?
With a score of 7.28/10, The Cherokee Trail is a solid option in Western Novel. See all Western Novel ranked.
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