About the book
Set in the twelfth century, Louis L'Amour's 1984 novel trades the American West, his more familiar territory, for Europe and West Asia. Its hero, Kerbouchard, is a warrior, lover and scholar who seeks both knowledge and fortune. He leaves Brittany, where he was born, to get away from the Baron de Tournemine, his mother's killer, and to search for his lost father, on a quest that also turns toward revenge. L'Amour fills his path with treachery, passion, violence and the wonders of a remarkable age.
Marvin Liao, a partner at 500 Startups, recalled retreating into books as a teenager after his grandfather died and said this medieval adventure entranced him and helped restore his spirits.
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Marvin Liao (Partner/500 Startups)
I'd say it was back during my teenage years at High School, feeling very down when my grandfather passed away & overall just feeling VERY lost direction wise in life. I retreated to my books & the ones that still stick with me are Louis L’Amour's "The Education of a Wandering Man" & his Medieval adventure "The Walking Drum". They entranced me & helped me to get my spirits back up.
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