Nov 23 2008
Callaghen - Overview
Calleghen is a gritty, but slow paced novel by Louis L’amour. Typically his works move a bit faster than Calleghen, but that does not make this an unenjoyable story. Rather it provides for a great deal of though.
The essence of the story surrounds a soldier who has travelled the world and is currently stationed in Indian territory. He is about to finish his term of service when a mysterious man appears at the post, posing as a transferred officer. The officer takes the men deeper into the desert than expected, where they are attacked by Indians. After the officer is killed, Calleghen finds a map that leads to a supposed treasure.
The usual romantic side note is included though it is severely downplayed throughout most of the novel. In the end there is no treasure, and Callegen leaves the army in relatively good standing.
Overall I have to rate this one a bit lower than his other works, though it is still worth a read.
