Kelton, Elmer
Overview
| Works: | 407 works in 1,724 publications in 2 languages and 98,102 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Fiction Western stories History Biography Manuscripts Historical fiction Juvenile works Personal narratives‡vAmerican Personal narratives |
| Roles: | Author, Contributor, Performer, Creator |
| Classifications: | PS3561.E3975, 813.54 |
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Most widely held works about
Elmer Kelton
- 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 )
- 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 and West Texas : a literary relationship by Judy Alter( Book )
- Elmer Kelton : essays and memories( 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 )
- 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( )
- Special edition, the works of Elmer Kelton( Book )
- The triumph of tradition in six novels of Elmer Kelton, 1971-1998 by Ira Yates Blanton( )
- Elmer Kelton : don't fence me in by Elmer Kelton( Recording )
- Elmer Kelton : 30 years of Western fiction by Elmer Kelton( Book )
- History, realism and the western : the portrayal of race in four novels by Elmer Kelton by Malek Hardan Mohammad( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Elmer Kelton
The way of the coyote by
Elmer Kelton(
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16 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 2,308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Former Comanche captive Rusty Shannon tries to resume a normal life after the end of the Civil War, but instead finds himself confronted by racial tension, murderous outlaws, brutal Comanche bands, and his nemesis--the deadly Oldham brothers
16 editions published between 2001 and 2009 in English and held by 2,308 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Former Comanche captive Rusty Shannon tries to resume a normal life after the end of the Civil War, but instead finds himself confronted by racial tension, murderous outlaws, brutal Comanche bands, and his nemesis--the deadly Oldham brothers
Sons of Texas by
Elmer Kelton(
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27 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 2,285 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
27 editions published between 1989 and 2013 in English and held by 2,285 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
Jericho's road by
Elmer Kelton(
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20 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and held by 2,245 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
20 editions published between 1984 and 2009 in English and held by 2,245 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
Hard trail to follow by
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14 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 2,206 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
14 editions published between 2007 and 2009 in English and held by 2,206 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
The good old boys by
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33 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in English and held by 2,182 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
33 editions published between 1978 and 2008 in English and held by 2,182 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
Elmer Kelton(
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18 editions published between 2002 and 2004 in English and Undetermined and held by 2,157 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 2,157 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
The time it never rained by
Elmer Kelton(
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28 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 2,083 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
28 editions published between 1973 and 2013 in English and held by 2,083 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 smiling country by
Elmer Kelton(
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25 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 2,068 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
25 editions published between 1998 and 2008 in English and held by 2,068 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
Badger boy by
Elmer Kelton(
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21 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 2,067 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
21 editions published between 1999 and 2012 in English and held by 2,067 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
The buckskin line by
Elmer Kelton(
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20 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 2,007 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
20 editions published between 1999 and 2008 in English and held by 2,007 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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18 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,978 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
18 editions published between 2004 and 2008 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,978 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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13 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Barfield brothers are separated by a Comanche raid. Years later, they are destined to be reunited and discover how their separate lives have changed them
13 editions published between 2008 and 2009 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,967 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Barfield brothers are separated by a Comanche raid. Years later, they are destined to be reunited and discover how their separate lives have changed them
Stand proud : a Texas saga by
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34 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,964 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
34 editions published between 1984 and 2010 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,964 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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18 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,944 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
18 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in English and held by 1,944 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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19 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,904 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
19 editions published between 2008 and 2011 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,904 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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12 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and held by 1,895 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
12 editions published between 1996 and 2013 in English and held by 1,895 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
Elmer Kelton(
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19 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and held by 1,827 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
19 editions published between 1989 and 2007 in English and held by 1,827 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
Cloudy in the West by
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16 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,787 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
16 editions published between 1997 and 2013 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,787 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
Texas standoff : a novel of the Texas Rangers by
Elmer Kelton(
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20 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,753 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
20 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 1,753 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
The day the cowboys quit by
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25 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in English and German and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel based on "the Canadian River cowboy strike of 1883."
25 editions published between 1971 and 2013 in English and German and held by 1,753 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A novel based on "the Canadian River cowboy strike of 1883."
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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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