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The Walking Drum is a historical adventure novel written by American author Louis L'Amour and published in 1984. The narrative follows Mathurin Kerbouchard, a 12th-century Breton scholar, mathematician, and swordsman, as he journeys across medieval Europe and the Middle East. The story explores themes of knowledge, honor, and survival against the backdrop of the Moorish invasion and the Crusades. It serves as a departure from L'Amour's traditional Westerns, appealing to readers interested in fast-paced historical fiction set in the medieval period.
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Who is the main character in "The Walking Drum"?
The protagonist is Mathurin Kerbouchard, a 12th-century Breton scholar, mathematician, and swordsman. He journeys across medieval Europe and the Middle East to avenge his father's kidnapping and presumed death.
When was Louis L'Amour's "The Walking Drum" published?
The historical adventure novel was published in 1984. It is notable for being one of L'Amour's few forays outside of his famously popular Western genre.
Is there a sequel to "The Walking Drum"?
Louis L'Amour had intended to write a massive multi-generational historical series, but he passed away before writing a sequel. Readers have long speculated about his rumored notes for a second book following Mathurin Kerbouchard.
What historical settings are explored in "The Walking Drum"?
The novel takes readers through 12th-century medieval locales, including Moorish Spain and the Islamic Golden Age centers of learning. It highlights the cultural and scientific exchanges happening in the Middle East during that era.
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