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| # |
Title |
Published |
Author |
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| 1 |
The Guns of William Longley |
1967 |
Donald Hamilton |
Buy |
The Guns of William Longley (1967) represents Donald Hamilton’s contribution to Western fiction in novella form. Based on the historical Texas outlaw William Longley, the story combines frontier atmosphere with Hamilton’s characteristic directness and refusal to romanticize violence.
The novella sits alongside Hamilton’s Western novels like Smoky Valley and Mad River as evidence that his hard-boiled style translated naturally to frontier settings, where the same themes of survival, competence, and moral ambiguity applied.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books are in the Donald Hamilton Short Stories/Novellas series?
There are one books in the Donald Hamilton Short Stories/Novellas series, published in 1967.
What is the first book in the Donald Hamilton Short Stories/Novellas series?
The first book in the Donald Hamilton Short Stories/Novellas series is The Guns of William Longley, published in 1967.
What is The Guns of William Longley about?
The Guns of William Longley (1967) is a standalone Western novella by Donald Hamilton. It draws on the historical figure of outlaw William Longley and showcases Hamilton’s ability to write frontier fiction with the same precision he brought to his espionage novels.