To the Far Blue Mountains

Louis L'Amour

Nov 2005 · Sacketts Book 2 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by John Curless

About this audiobook

In To the Far Blue Mountains, Louis L’Amour weaves the unforgettable tale of a man who, after returning to his homeland, discovers that finding his way back to America may be impossible.

Barnabas Sackett was leaving England to make his fortune in the New World. But as he settled his affairs, he learned that a royal warrant had been sworn out against him and that men were searching for him in every port. At issue were some rare gold coins Sackett had sold to finance his first trip to the Americas—coins believed to be part of a great treasure lost by King John years before.

Believing that Sackett possesses the rest of the treasure, Queen Bess will stop at nothing to find him. If he’s caught, not only will his dream of a life in America be lost, but he will be brutally tortured and put to death on the gallows.

Ratings and reviews

The book is a great read. However, the transitions between events can be abrupt at times. Despite this, the exciting adventures and well-developed characters make it an enjoyable read.

This is a great book whether you like action, adventure, history, laughter and a bit of sadness...all in all great read. A bit long perhaps, but after all, it covers a long stretch of time. I would definitely recommend this book.

I've always been a fan. In my opinion, he is one of the greatest story tellers of all time.

About the author

Our foremost storyteller of the American West, Louis L’Amour has thrilled a nation by chronicling the adventures of the brave men and woman who settled the frontier. There are more than three hundred million copies of his books in print around the world.