What inspired Louis L'Amour to set 'Matagorda' in this specific historical period?
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What inspired Louis L'Amour to set 'Matagorda' in this specific historical period?
Did anyone else feel the romance in the story added a nice depth, or did it slow down the action?
How does L'Amour's portrayal of frontier life compare to other historical novels about similar times?