About the Book:
The Pulitzer Prize–winning American classic of the American West that follows two aging Texas Rangers embarking on one last adventure. An epic of the frontier, Lonesome Dove is the grandest novel ever written about the last defiant wilderness of America.
Journey to the dusty little Texas town of Lonesome Dove and meet an unforgettable assortment of heroes and outlaws, whores and ladies, Indians and settlers. Richly authentic, beautifully written, always dramatic, Lonesome Dove is a book to make us laugh, weep, dream, and remember.
About Dave Campbell:
Sometime in the early 2000’s, Dave realized that snowboarding was a much smarter means of alpine descent than rappelling, and he hasn’t bored out a v-thread since. While he is a huge fan of the classic terrain in Tahoe and Yosemite, Dave also enjoys “checking out new zones” and has led over a dozen expeditions to China, including the first snowboard descent of the 7,000 meter Koskulak in the Xinjiang Himalaya. Dave is also a builder and a photographer, and can easily be located lingering around the beer counter at the next Alpenglow Speaker Series.
Why Dave Chose This Book:
Pulitzer Prize winning Lonesome Dove is the quintessential novel of the American Wild West. The story revolves around the relationship between two retired Texas Rangers and their raw adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana. The novel explores themes of old age, death, unrequited love, and friendship, while examining the sacrifices made by those who chose a life of adventure over convention. An especially fitting book for those traveling to the Greater Yellowstone region who are looking for an entertaining read.
