The lonesome dove series refers to a series of four western novels written by larry mcmurtry and the five television miniseries and two television series based upon them. 4 primary works 4 total works.
The lonesome dove series is a series of western novels by american novelist larry mcmurtry.
Lonesome dove sequence. Each novel in the series was adapted into a tv mini series. Lonesome dove 1st movie made return to lonesome dove 2nd movie made streets of laredo third movie made return to lonesome dove was a sequel but was the only movie not based on a book. The series follows the texas rangers from when texas was an independent sovereign nation up until the turn of the century.
Follow the exploits of several members of the texas ranger division from the time of the republic of texas up until the beginning of the 20th century. A few years later they made the official sequel streets of laredo which conflicted with events in return to lonesome dove. It serves as continuation of the story of the miniseries of the same name the television series starred scott bairstow and eric mccormack and its executive producers were suzanne de passe and robert halmi jr.
Lonesome dove the series 1994 firebrand 1. In order of publication lonesome dove. Two former texas rangers renew their spirit of adventure as they and several other residents of a small texas town join a cattle drive to the montana territory.
The series is an american western drama television series that debuted in first run syndication on september 26 1994. I have talked with so many readers who finish larry mcmurtry s pulitzer prize winning book lonesome dove without having any idea that there are three additional books in the lonesome dove series. The series was produced by telegenic programs inc.
Lonesome dove the series 1994 traveller 1 17 was released on. In fairness this was the first book in the series although it falls third in the chronology. 1995 what are the release dates for lonesome dove the series 1994 firebrand 1 11.
The novels and miniseries follow the exploits of several members of the texas ranger division from. Each book is a standalone. The civil war is finally over and so is america s conflict with mexico which saw them annex a considerable portion of their enemies territory this including nevada and new mexico.
The lonesome dove series began in 1985 with the title novel. Chronological lonesome dove 4 books by larry mcmurtry. Lonesome dove the first book in the series published in 1985 picks up in 1876 in a small town in south texas called lonesome dove.
A sortable list in reading order and chronological order with publication date genre and rating. With robert duvall tommy lee jones danny glover diane lane.
