Hard ride
Kelton, Elmer
Bandits
outlaws
romance
and adventure abound in Hard Ride
the second-ever collection of tales of the American West from renowned
seven-time Spur Award-winning author Elmer Kelton Each of Elmer Kelton's superb stories of the West showcase the strength and power western spirit. They are filled with marvelous characters--from a rodeo clown who seeks redemption via romance
to an outlaw who comes to the aid of ranchers with no other recourse to justice. Powerful Western women feature as importantly as the menfolk here
including a cattle buyer's daughter who can hold her own with any man on the trail
a renowned lady outlaw who rules her gang with her gun
and a judge's daughter who is determined to end local mob rule
as "the day of the gun is almost over." You will meet characters whose devotions and decisions enthrall you long after you put the book down. Imbued with an adventurous spirit
Hard Ride is filled with many heartfelt glimpses into the authentic experience of the American West. These stories encompass an enormous array of scenes from the early days of the Wild West into the twentieth century. Readers of all ages can enjoy these tales
each one filled with a passion for life that's as vast as the Texas prairie.
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