Sackett's Land

A Novel

By Louis L'Amour | Publisher: Random House Publishing Group

About the book

After discovering six gold Roman coins buried in the mud of the Devil’s Dyke, Barnabas Sackett enthusiastically invests in goods that he will offer for trade in America. But Sackett has a powerful enemy: Rupert Genester, nephew of an earl, wants him dead. A battlefield promise made to Sackett’s father threatens Genester’s inheritance. So on the eve of his departure for America, Sackett is attacked and thrown into the hold of a pirate ship. Genester’s orders are for him to disappear into the waters of the Atlantic. But after managing to escape, Sackett makes his way to the Carolina coast. He sees in the raw, abundant land the promise of a bright future. But before that dream can be realized, he must first return to England and discover the secret of his father’s legacy.

Editions of Sackett's Land

Hardcover
ISBN 9780375434129
Paperback
ISBN 9780739377499
Paperback
ISBN 9780553252712
Paperback
ISBN 9780553276862
EBook
ISBN 9780553899733
Audiobook
ISBN 9780553525274
Audiobook
ISBN 9780736695596
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9780553754858
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781415901557
AudioStreaming
ISBN 9781415992845
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780736699433
AudioDisc
ISBN 9780739317952

Read an Excerpt

After discovering six gold Roman coins buried in the mud of the Devil’s Dyke, Barnabas Sackett enthusiastically invests in goods that he will offer for trade in America. But Sackett has a powerful enemy: Rupert Genester, nephew of an earl, wants him dead. A battlefield promise made to Sackett’s father threatens Genester’s inheritance. So on the eve of his departure for America, Sackett is attacked and thrown into the hold of a pirate ship. Genester’s orders are for him to disappear into the waters of the Atlantic. But after managing to escape, Sackett makes his way to the Carolina coast. He sees in the raw, abundant land the promise of a bright future. But before that dream can be realized, he must first return to England and discover the secret of his father’s legacy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sackett's Land about?

After discovering six gold Roman coins buried in the mud of the Devil’s Dyke, Barnabas Sackett enthusiastically invests in goods that he will offer for trade in America. But Sackett has a powerful enemy: Rupert Genester, nephew of an earl, wants him dead. A battlefield promise made to Sackett’s father threatens Genester’s inheritance. So on the eve of his departure for America, Sackett is attacked and thrown into the hold of a pirate ship. Genester’s orders are for him to disappear into the waters of the Atlantic. But after managing to escape, Sackett makes his way to the Carolina coast. He sees in the raw, abundant land the promise of a bright future. But before that dream can be realized, he must first return to England and discover the secret of his father’s legacy.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Sackett's Land?

Fiction > Adventure / action fiction

Where can I read a sample of Sackett's Land?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375434129

Is Sackett's Land part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Sacketts

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Sackett's Land?

Louis L'Amour

Who is the Publisher of the book Sackett's Land?

Random House Publishing Group

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Sackett's Land is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375434129) and paperback(ISBN 9780739377499) and paperback(ISBN 9780553252712) and paperback(ISBN 9780553276862) and ebook(ISBN 9780553899733) and audiobook(ISBN 9780553525274) and audiobook(ISBN 9780736695596) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780553754858) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415901557) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781415992845) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780736699433) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780739317952)

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