Sitka

An orphan lives in a swamp near the Susquehanna River, making a meager living selling herbs in the local village. His mother has died and the father becomes a mountain man, in the wilds of the Rockies. Jean LaBarge, has only one friend Rob Walker, a shy little boy from a good family that of course d......more

I launched into Sitka mere hours after finishing The Walking Drum, as I couldn't accept the idea that the adventure was over and immediately craved more of Louis L'Amour's unique blend of action, intrigue, and history. Having already gone into some depth on his style and ability as both a writer and......more

I’ve read several other L’Amour books, and it never fails to surprise me just how good they are. The same goes for Sitka. The level of detail and historical accuracy is incredible to see. All the while telling a great story. The writing is very immersive. You can picture the setting with ease. At th......more

Best writer of all time of frontier stories. Who wouldn't dream of a man such as Labarge. An honest man who helped bring in Alaska to the States. Louis Lamore writes as if he lived these stories. Loved it!......more

Jean Labarge, an orphan born in the swamps of the Susquehanna and a regular dabbler in adventures of all sorts, has long dreamed of the West, and especially the promise of the Alaskan wilderness. As his story unfolds, we get to watch him live out his dream, growing into a rugged fur trapper, merchan......more