Jack Schaefer
Jack Schaefer was a journalist and writer known for his authentic and memorable characters set in the American West. Schaefer received the Western Literature Association's Distinguished Achievement Award in 1975 and the Saddleman Award in 1986 from the Western Writers of America. His popular Western novels include Shane (1949) and Monte Walsh (1963).
Jack Schaefer was a journalist and writer known for his authentic and memorable characters set in the American West. Schaefer received the Western Literature Association's Distinguished Achievement Award in 1975 and the Saddleman Award in 1986 from the Western Writers of America. His popular Western novels include Shane (1949) and Monte Walsh (1963). See less
Jack Schaefer's Featured Books
Jack Schaefer book reviews
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The Western: Four Classic Novels of the 1940s & 50s (Loa #331): The Ox-Bow Incident / Shane / The Searchers / Warlock
The Western In The Library Of America
The Library of America Series preserves and introduces readers to the best of American thought and writing. It has helped show the breadth of American literature and American experience. In addition ... Read More
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Shane
Shane For Independence Day
Each year for the Fourth of July, I try to review a book that captures something of the spirit of the day and of our country. This year, I chose Jack Schaefer's 1949 book, "Shane" his first novel and ... Read More
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Monte Walsh
First there was Shane, then this one
And, Monte Walsh is an awfully good book. It has a great story, wonderful characters and is one of those books you hate to see end. It is as good or in some respects better than Shane, those respects ... Read More
