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On the Trail of Lone Star Letters:
A Roundup of Texas Books
Texas is a land of struggle, of drought, dust and wind. The tug of war between resentment and affection for the state is never quite resolved in the introspective Texan’s soul. The dichotomy gives Texas books an edge. It’s not the prettiest literature, but it’s admirably tough-skinned.
Collecting Elmer Kelton:
Texas History and the Storyteller’s Art
Kelton’s work resonates with the sights and sounds of West Texas ranch life. His father and grandfather were cowboys, but Elmer was born to write. In 1995, the Western Writers of America voted him the Best Western Author of All Time. His works illuminate Texas history with the insights of a great historical novelist.
Lone Star Iliad:
The Western Novels of Benjamin Capps
A relative handful of writers have made it their business to separate the romantic fictions from the more intriguing truths of the Western experience. The shortlist of the very best includes the little known, but immensely respected, Ben Capps.
Ten Years Ago
Howard Norman
Books into Film
Leaving Cheyenne/Lovin’ Molly