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Many a River

By: Elmer Kelton
Narrated by: Ed Sala
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From seven-time Spur Award winner Elmer Kelton comes a riveting tale befitting the Western Writers of America’s Greatest Western Writer of all time.

When Comanches slaughter his parents in 1855 West Texas, eight-year-old Jeff buries their scalped bodies—and the charred remains of his younger brother. Taken in by a homesteading family, Jeff ekes out an existence. But as he dons Confederate gray, he never dreams his brother is alive—or that he’s wearing Union blue.

©2008 Elmer Kelton (P)2010 Recorded Books, LLC Fiction Genre Fiction Westerns
Engaging Storyline • Historical Backdrop • Believable Characters • Clean Content • Satisfying Ending
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At first I was a bit put off by the narrator but quickly got over that once he got into the story.

This wasn't a typical Kelton book IMHO. Yes, it dealt with the hardships of the early West, but it went deeper with the outbreak of the Civil War and how some Texans weren't in favor of secession. I honestly think he did some good research on this aspect of the book. I had to chuckle when they would say "talking American" or "talking Mexican", but I figure that was pretty accurate. Some old west stuff along with some Civil War history, not a bad combination.

If there was one "flaw", I thought the ending was a bit lackluster. OK, so I wanted to know how things worked out! I was honestly sad when the book ended. I wanted more!

One of his better books I think

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Good story, I really enjoy clean (no cussing) listening😇, of course, a wonderful sweet ending.

Fabulous

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I’ve listened to several of Elmer Kelton’‘s books, and they’re all good. But this one stands out above the rest. More literary than the others, in my opinion.

My favorite Elmer Kelton book.

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really good listen and sala was perfect. characters you can relate to and a few laughs as well.

Great story teller

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this is one of the best. I don't want to spoil anything but it starts out strong and stays interesting all the way to the end.

great western

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The story line. I’m a gal of few words and if I wanted to prattle on more than the first three words I would have. Pushy, ain’t ya?!

I love a good western!

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Kelton is a great storyteller. This book stands in a proud tradition of books about the Texas frontier.

Great story

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I've read or listened to all of Elmer Kelton's books and have enjoyed them all. They are well worth the time.

Another great one by Elmer Kelton

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Outstanding storyteller with a great plot. I really hated to see it end. Although looking forward to the next one.

Typical Elmer Kelton.

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A very good old-fashioned story that is well worth your time. You will not be disappointed.

A great old fashioned story. Very much worth your time.

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