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Glendon Fred Swarthout (April 8, 1918 – September 23, 1992) was an American writer and novelist. Several of his novels were made into films. Where the Boys Are, and The Shootist, which was John Wayne's last work, are probably the best known.
Glendon Swarthout has 38 books on Goodreads with 23175 ratings. Glendon Swarthout’s most popular book is The Homesman.
Glendon Fred Swarthout was an American writer. Some of his best known novels were made into films of the same title, Where the Boys Are, The Shootist and They Came To Cordura. Also wrote under Glendon Fred Swarthout. Twice nominated for the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendon_... ...more. Combine Editions.
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Mar 6, 1988 · The Homesman, Glendon Swarthout's award winning novel called the Best Western Novel of the year back in 1988, is a deeply moving tale, a riveting thriller and an American West adventure in the style reminiscent of Larry McMurtry.
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Sep 26, 1992 · Glendon Swarthout, author of "Bless the Beasts and Children" and other novels set largely in the West, died on Wednesday at his home here. He was 74 years old.
Glendon Swarthout had the widest literary range of any American author of his generation, writing 16 novels that ranged from dramas to comedies to romances and mysteries, and another 6 novellas for young adults with his wife, Kathryn.
From dramas to comedies to mysteries to tragedies to books for kids, Glendon Swarthout never wrote a sequel, never repeated himself, never lost any time on nonfiction or autobiography, which...
