Long Way to Texas, Elmer Kelton
Long Way to Texas, Elmer Kelton
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Long Way to Texas
Three Novels

Author: Elmer Kelton

Narrator: Pete Bradbury

Unabridged: 17 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/15/2018

Categories: Fiction, Western

Synopsis

Long Way to Texas brings together three rare Kelton novels, all with Texas roots. In Joe Pepper, the titular character, while awaiting a hangman's noose, tells the story of how he discovered a propensity for violence while seeking revenge. The irony is that Joe's keen sense of justice puts him on the wrong side of the law. Long Way to Texas, taking place just after the Civil War battle of Glorieta Pass in New Mexico, is the story of Lt. David Buckalew, whose remnant of Confederate riflemen is under siege and low on rations and water. Complicating matters is the young officer's self-doubt and fear of failure. Thomas Canfield of Eyes of the Hawk, known to the Mexican citizens of his town of Stonehill, Texas, as "El Gavilan"-the Hawk-is not a man to forgive a wrong. He sets out to prove this to an insolent ranchman rival who intends to build a fortune at Canfield's expense. The Hawk has a radically different idea: he will destroy the town before yielding to his enemy. This omnibus edition of three novels by Elmer Kelton features an introduction by Dale L. Walker, author of twenty-three novels and a past president of the Western Writers of America.

About Elmer Kelton

Elmer Kelton (1926-2009) was the award-winning author of more than forty novels, including The Time It Never Rained, Other Men’s Horses, Texas Standoff and Hard Trail to Follow. He grew up on a ranch near Crane, Texas, and earned a journalism degree from the University of Texas. His first novel, Hot Iron, was published in 1956. Among his awards were seven Spurs from Western Writers of America and four Western Heritage awards from the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. His novel The Good Old Boys was made into a television film starring Tommy Lee Jones. In addition to his novels, Kelton worked as an agricultural journalist for 42 years. He served in the infantry in World War II. He died in 2009.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeff

A good western as a rag-tag band of Texas confederates retreat to Texas after getting whupped in New Mexico. They are led by an untried lieutenant. They get a chance to recover ten wagons of ammunition from the Union army. Chased by both the army and Indians the young lt. must become a leader. Good......more

Goodreads review by Sandra

Another great tale by Elmer Kelton. Great characters; deep conflict where the lines between North and South are blurred, as often happened. And, as always, he never gets the girl. This author never disappoints.......more

Goodreads review by Sandy

Joe Pepper was wonderful. It isn't often in a western that there is a surprise at the end. But, with this book, there is. Do not peek! I continue to learn Texas history through Long Way to Texas. Then, Eyes of the Hawk was delightful too! I guess I am just a die-hard Elmer Kelton fan. He wrote people,......more

Goodreads review by Brad

There is something comforting about the cliche and cornball of a western. Elmer Kelton is a master of both. In LONG WAY TO TEXAS, a young confederate cavalry officer operating in New Mexico must win the respect of his men who regard him as wet behind the ears. To complicate things, he has a famous f......more

Goodreads review by Robin

I enjoyed this book.All three stories kept my interest to the end.I like the author's writing style. It is sad I have discovered him after her has died.The book would be loved by Western fans,Historical fiction fans and Texas Fans......more

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