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The Wandering Hill

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The Wandering Hill is a 2003 novel by Larry McMurtry and the second book in his Berrybender Narratives. Set in 1833, it follows the Berrybender family as its journey moves up the Yellowstone River into the Rocky Mountains, where the family encounters mountain men, Native nations, and the hardships of travel through the developing American West. The title refers to a threatening hill in a local legend within the story.

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How good is The Wandering Hill?
The Wandering Hill scores 6.35/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Western Novel category.
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