Kelton, Elmer
Overview
| Works: | 449 works in 1,967 publications in 2 languages and 97,248 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Western fiction History Historical fiction Biography Manuscripts Juvenile works Personal narratives‡vAmerican Personal narratives |
| Roles: | Author, Contributor, Performer, Creator |
| Classifications: | PS3561.E3975, 813.54 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Elmer Kelton
- Elmer Kelton and West Texas : a literary relationship by Judy Alter( )
- The man who rode midnight by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- Sandhills boy : the winding trail of a Texas writer by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- Sandhills boy : the winding trail of a Texas writer by Elmer Kelton( )
- My kind of heroes by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- Elmer Kelton : essays and memories( )
- Christmas at the ranch by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- Elmer Kelton country : the short nonfiction of a Texas novelist by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- Elmer Kelton by Lawrence Clayton( Book )
- Elmer Kelton tells the truth : his best talks on the Old West, cowboys & writing by Elmer Kelton( )
- Living and writing in West Texas : two speeches by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- Elmer Kelton tells the truth : five talks on the Old West, cowboys & writing the western novel by Elmer Kelton( )
- The best Christmas by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- Elmer Kelton : one collector's bibliography by Jerry E Hunt( Book )
- The theme of change : the thread running through six Kelton novels by Sherry Decker Power( )
- Bittersweet Texas : a literary biography of Elmer Kelton by Lewis V Toland( )
- The triumph of tradition in six novels of Elmer Kelton, 1971-1998 by Ira Yates Blanton( )
- Special edition, the works of Elmer Kelton( Book )
- History, realism and the western : the portrayal of race in four novels by Elmer Kelton by Malek Hardan Mohammad( Book )
- Elmer Kelton : 30 years of Western fiction by Elmer Kelton( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Elmer Kelton
Hard trail to follow by
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45 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in English and German and held by 3,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Former Texas Ranger Andy "Badger Boy" Pickard leaves his fiancee's north central Texas farm to pursue Luther Cordell, the outlaw ringleader he believes responsible for the death of his friend, Sheriff Tom Blessing
45 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in English and German and held by 3,906 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Former Texas Ranger Andy "Badger Boy" Pickard leaves his fiancee's north central Texas farm to pursue Luther Cordell, the outlaw ringleader he believes responsible for the death of his friend, Sheriff Tom Blessing
Jericho's road by
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23 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and held by 2,209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a rivalry between a white rancher and a Mexican cattle baron escalates to deadly levels, young Texas Ranger Andy Pickard teams up with former Confederate soldier Farley Brackett to prevent a violent showdown
23 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and held by 2,209 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
When a rivalry between a white rancher and a Mexican cattle baron escalates to deadly levels, young Texas Ranger Andy Pickard teams up with former Confederate soldier Farley Brackett to prevent a violent showdown
The good old boys by
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39 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in English and held by 2,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1906, cowboy Hewey Calloway realizes that the West is changing and that he must find a new way of life in a new era
39 editions published between 1978 and 2013 in English and held by 2,147 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1906, cowboy Hewey Calloway realizes that the West is changing and that he must find a new way of life in a new era
Ranger's trail by
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18 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the murder of his wife Josie, Texas Ranger Rusty Shannon heads out on the revenge trail, but he soon finds he is tracking the wrong man, in a novel chronicling the exploits and adventures of the Texas Rangers in the Old West
18 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,117 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After the murder of his wife Josie, Texas Ranger Rusty Shannon heads out on the revenge trail, but he soon finds he is tracking the wrong man, in a novel chronicling the exploits and adventures of the Texas Rangers in the Old West
Badger boy by
Elmer Kelton(
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28 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Civil War is over and Texas is reluctantly yielding to the Union soldiers spreading across the state, even into the dangerous Comanche country. David "Rusty" Shannon, proud member of a "ranging company" attempting to protect Texas settlers from Indian depredations, finds that the rangers are being disbanded. He makes his way home to his land on the Red River, hoping to take up the life of a farmer and the hand of the beloved girl he left behind, Geneva Monahan
28 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,051 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Civil War is over and Texas is reluctantly yielding to the Union soldiers spreading across the state, even into the dangerous Comanche country. David "Rusty" Shannon, proud member of a "ranging company" attempting to protect Texas settlers from Indian depredations, finds that the rangers are being disbanded. He makes his way home to his land on the Red River, hoping to take up the life of a farmer and the hand of the beloved girl he left behind, Geneva Monahan
Sons of Texas by
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21 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 2,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ambushed in 1816 Texas for trying to capture wild horses, the sons of murdered veteran and farmer Mordecai Lewis are eventually permitted to resettle in Texas, where they are treated as horse thieves by Spanish patrolmen
21 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 2,038 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Ambushed in 1816 Texas for trying to capture wild horses, the sons of murdered veteran and farmer Mordecai Lewis are eventually permitted to resettle in Texas, where they are treated as horse thieves by Spanish patrolmen
The time it never rained by
Elmer Kelton(
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27 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The earth lay dying. Crops dried up, and fertile soil dissolved into clouds of yellow. Ranchers did everything within their power, and federal forces were called in fruitlessly. Only Charlie Flagg, old-time Texas cattleman, saw it as a fight worth continuing--and refused to give up his battle against Nature
27 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 2,018 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The earth lay dying. Crops dried up, and fertile soil dissolved into clouds of yellow. Ranchers did everything within their power, and federal forces were called in fruitlessly. Only Charlie Flagg, old-time Texas cattleman, saw it as a fight worth continuing--and refused to give up his battle against Nature
The buckskin line by
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28 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,993 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel on the early days of the Texas Rangers when they were merely groups of low-paid cowboys, without badges, protecting ranches from Indians. The hero, Rusty Shannon, runs into a band of Indians which killed his family when he was a child
28 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,993 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel on the early days of the Texas Rangers when they were merely groups of low-paid cowboys, without badges, protecting ranches from Indians. The hero, Rusty Shannon, runs into a band of Indians which killed his family when he was a child
Six bits a day by
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19 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cowboy Hewey Calloway travels to west Texas with his beloved brother, Walter, to find work, struggles to prevent his brother's ill-fated marriage, and drives six hundred head of cattle to a Pecos ranch in the face of dangerous challenges
19 editions published between 2004 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,945 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Cowboy Hewey Calloway travels to west Texas with his beloved brother, Walter, to find work, struggles to prevent his brother's ill-fated marriage, and drives six hundred head of cattle to a Pecos ranch in the face of dangerous challenges
Many a river by
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14 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relocating to western Texas with their sharecropper parents in the mid-nineteenth century, Jeffrey and Todd Barfield are separated by a Comanche attack that leaves their parents dead, and are reunited years later on opposing sides in the Civil War
14 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,937 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Relocating to western Texas with their sharecropper parents in the mid-nineteenth century, Jeffrey and Todd Barfield are separated by a Comanche attack that leaves their parents dead, and are reunited years later on opposing sides in the Civil War
Stand proud : a Texas saga by
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37 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On trial for murder, Frank Claymore, an old Texas rancher, recalls his experiences as a young man and the events that led to his trial
37 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,930 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
On trial for murder, Frank Claymore, an old Texas rancher, recalls his experiences as a young man and the events that led to his trial
Texas vendetta by
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22 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Andy, a young Texas Ranger, joins forces with Farley, a Confederate soldier turned ranger, to deliver a prisoner to stand trial for murder, but the two lawmen soon find themselves in the middle of two warring families
22 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,919 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Andy, a young Texas Ranger, joins forces with Farley, a Confederate soldier turned ranger, to deliver a prisoner to stand trial for murder, but the two lawmen soon find themselves in the middle of two warring families
Other men's horses by
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22 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,915 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Setting out to arrest a trader accused of killing a horse thief, young Texas Ranger Andy Pickard finds the case complicated by the trader's honor-bound nature, a situation that makes Andy wonder if he is fighting on the right side
22 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,915 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Setting out to arrest a trader accused of killing a horse thief, young Texas Ranger Andy Pickard finds the case complicated by the trader's honor-bound nature, a situation that makes Andy wonder if he is fighting on the right side
The pumpkin rollers by
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15 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and held by 1,850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A farmboy becomes a cowboy in 1870s Texas. He is Trey McLean who leaves his father's homestead to head west with a few dollars in his pocket, which he promptly loses in a card game. But he finds work, survives Indians and gunmen, and becomes a professional drover. By the author of The Far Canyon
15 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and held by 1,850 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A farmboy becomes a cowboy in 1870s Texas. He is Trey McLean who leaves his father's homestead to head west with a few dollars in his pocket, which he promptly loses in a card game. But he finds work, survives Indians and gunmen, and becomes a professional drover. By the author of The Far Canyon
The raiders : sons of Texas by
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21 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 1,803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sons of a man who led the fight for Texas's independence, Michael and Andrew Lewis settle down on a parcel of frontier land, only to be swept up in the fury of the Mexican-American War
21 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 1,803 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Sons of a man who led the fight for Texas's independence, Michael and Andrew Lewis settle down on a parcel of frontier land, only to be swept up in the fury of the Mexican-American War
Texas standoff : a novel of the Texas Rangers by
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22 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,762 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Newly married Texas Ranger Andy Pickard and his new partner, Logan Daggett, investigate a series of murders and cattle thefts in central Texas, a task complicated by a gang of masked vigilantes and the appearance of a notorious gunman
22 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,762 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Newly married Texas Ranger Andy Pickard and his new partner, Logan Daggett, investigate a series of murders and cattle thefts in central Texas, a task complicated by a gang of masked vigilantes and the appearance of a notorious gunman
Cloudy in the West by
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19 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1880s Texas after his father dies, Joey Shipman, 12, runs away from home to avoid being killed by his mother's lover who doesn't want Joey to inherit the ranch. Joey joins a band of outlaws and after many adventures returns to the ranch for a shootout to take possession of what is by right his
19 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,744 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In 1880s Texas after his father dies, Joey Shipman, 12, runs away from home to avoid being killed by his mother's lover who doesn't want Joey to inherit the ranch. Joey joins a band of outlaws and after many adventures returns to the ranch for a shootout to take possession of what is by right his
The rebels : sons of Texas by
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15 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in English and held by 1,697 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the mid-1830s, the Lewis brothers--Andrew, Michael, and James--the sons of Mordecai Lewis, become caught up in the fierce battle for Texas independence from Mexico
15 editions published between 1990 and 2013 in English and held by 1,697 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
In the mid-1830s, the Lewis brothers--Andrew, Michael, and James--the sons of Mordecai Lewis, become caught up in the fierce battle for Texas independence from Mexico
The smiling country by
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15 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 1,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cowboy struggles to adapt to the modern world in 1910s Texas. Hewey Calloway finds it difficult to accept fences, cars and, worst of all--sheep. Also, he is advancing in years, though here there is a consolation, he is teaching the trade to his nephew
15 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 1,604 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A cowboy struggles to adapt to the modern world in 1910s Texas. Hewey Calloway finds it difficult to accept fences, cars and, worst of all--sheep. Also, he is advancing in years, though here there is a consolation, he is teaching the trade to his nephew
Slaughter by
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12 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two ways of life collide when a Comanche warrior and a buffalo hunter meet on the southern plains
12 editions published between 1982 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,603 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Two ways of life collide when a Comanche warrior and a buffalo hunter meet on the southern plains
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- Texas Rangers
- Guidall, George Narrator
- Davis, Jonathan Narrator
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- Alter, Judy 1938- Author Editor
- United States Army
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- Davis, Jonathan Narrator
- McNelly, Leander H. 1843 or 1844-1877
- Parker, Isaac Charles 1838-1896
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American Civil War (1861-1865) Austin, Stephen F.--(Stephen Fuller), Austria Authors, American Brothers Cattle drives Cattle herders Cattle stealing Christmas Civilization Comanche Indians Comanche Indians--Wars Cowboys Cowboys in literature Droughts Farmers Fathers and sons Fathers--Death Frontier and pioneer life Frontier and pioneer life in literature Grandfathers Grandsons Homes Indian captivities Indians of North America Kelton, Elmer Literature Manners and customs Mexico Murder Murder--Investigation North America--Mexican-American Border Region Novelists, American Orphans Pioneers Ranchers Ranches Ranch life Revenge Rural conditions Texas Texas, West Texas Rangers Theft United States Vendetta Vigilantes Western stories Western stories--Authorship World War
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Alternative Names
Early, Tom 1926-2009
Elmer Kelton Amerikaans journalist
Elmer Kelton Journalist, novelist
Elmer Kelton US-amerikanischer Journalist und Schriftsteller
Hawk, Alex 1926-2009
Kelton, Elmer 1926-
MacElroy, Lee 1926-2009
McElroy, Lee 1926-2009
Owens, Tom. 1926-2009
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