The
Lonesome Dove series refers to a series of four
western novels written by
Larry McMurtry and the four-part
television miniseries based upon them. The novels and miniseries 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. Recurring characters include Augustus "Gus" McCrae, Woodrow F. Call, Joshua Deets, Pea Eye Parker, Jake Spoon, Clara Forsythe Allen, Maggie Tilton, Lorena Wood Parker, Blue Duck, and Buffalo Hump.