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Nom légal: Johnson, Dorothy Marie
Date de naissance: 1905-12-19
Date de décès: 1984-11-11
Lieu de sépulture: Whitefish, Montana USA
Sexe: female
Nationalité: USA
Lieu de naissance: McGregor, Iowa, USA
Lieux de résidence: McGregor, Iowa, USA
Whitefish, Montana, USA
Kalispell, Montana, USA
Washington, USA
Wisconsin, USA
Études: Whitefish High School (1922)
University of Montana
Professions: professor, creative writing, Montana State University
author
Prix et distinctions: Montana Newspaper Hall of Fame (June 15, 1991 )
Western Heritage Wrangle Award from the Cowboy Hall of Fame
Saddleman Award (1976)
Courte biographie: http://www.umt.edu/journalism/special...

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The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: The Best Stories… par Dorothy Johnson

This caught my eye in the reshelving area of one of the libraries where I work. I hadn't read a western in a while, and I have fond memories of watching the movie version of "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," so I thought I'd take the book out for a ride. This is a rare short-story anthology where I really enjoyed every story: no nags here, just hardy little mustangs. The spare writing style kept me a little removed from the characters, but pulled me along swiftly through the tightly-built plots. I was pleasantly surprised to find a theme of love (familial and romantic) running throughout the tales.… (plus d'informations)

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villemezbrown | 1 autre critique | Jul 28, 2018 |

Buffalo Woman par Dorothy M. Johnson

I used to love historical fiction about Native Americans as a kid, but I haven't read much as an adult. I came across this one at Goodwill, and I was really glad I did. It read as very well researched and fascinating at the same time. I was fascinated by Whirlwind's journey through childhood, growing up, as an adult, and finally as an old woman. The book was loaded with history, but especially with culture.

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the1butterfly | Jan 22, 2012 |

Flame on the frontier;: Short stories of pioneer women par Dorothy M Johnson

Excellent - every story is different but gripping. Beautifully written. Loved it.

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Annereads | Aug 1, 2010 |

The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance: And A Man Called… par Dorothy M. Johnson

This book by Dorothy M. Johnson is actually a collection of three short stories and one novella. The short stories are “A Man Called Horse”, “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance”, and “Lost Sister”. The novella is “The Hanging Tree”. “Lost Sister” was obviously based on the story of Cynthia Ann Parker and detailed her return to her family after thirty some years with the Comanche Indians. The other three stories have all be made into movies starring the likes of Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Jimmy Stewart and Richard Harris.

I liked all the stories from the sadness of “Lost Sister”, the hopefulness of “A Man Called Horse”, to the classic western story “The Hanging Tree”. “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” was the most unlike the movie that was made from it, with the characters not being so noble or with such good intentions. It was a small slice of life about a man letting his reputation rest on another man’s deeds, all the while being eaten up with remorse and guilt.

A good collection of western stories.… (plus d'informations)