Louis L’Amour, also known as “Tex Burns,” or “Jim Mayo,” was an American novelist and short-story writer, who primarily wrote Western novels, based on his experiences of frontier life. He was also known for his historical fiction, science-fiction, and non-fiction works. He experimented with poetry, too. In his illustrious career, he had written 100 novels and more than 250 short stories. Several of his books have been made into films. His most notable works include the novel ‘Hondo,’ the ‘Sackett’ series, and the ‘Hopalong Cassidy’ series. He had also earned a ‘Bantam’ contract and had won multiple awards. His works have been translated into 10 languages. He lives on through his creations, even after his death.