I don't recall exactly when I started reading westerns but it was in the '60's. I had an uncle and aunt that I spent a lot of time with as a kid. They were fond of reading westerns. Then, in 1970, a friend got me started in LL and the rest, as they say, is histoire. I remember the year because I was freshman in college. I read the novels as I found them or as they were published. Always figured that one day I would find and read them all including his short stories. Which I did when I retired about 5-6 years ago. And, have re-read once of twice since. Reading them over is like hearing from an old friend.