McMurtry

Lonesome Dove, written by Larry McMurtry, is a Pulitzer Prize-winning western novel and the first published book of the Lonesome Dove series. The story focuses on the relationship of several retired Texas Rangers and their adventures driving a cattle herd from Texas to Montana. It was broadcast on TV as a four-part mini-series. The mini-series was awarded six Emmy Awards and was nominated for 13 others. It spawned a follow-up mini-series as well, Return to Lonesome Dove.