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As a slave, Isaac Jefford went to war and saved the life of his master, Major Lytton. As a free man, Isaac became one of the major's top cowhands, respected--but never totally accepted--by fellow... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Mass Market Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0553274678
ISBN13:9780553274677
Release Date:August 1996
Publisher:Domain
Length:167 Pages
Weight:0.22 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 4.3" x 6.9"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
There Had to be a Showdown
Published by Charles , 4 years ago
"The copy I am reviewing this from is a Ballantine Books Western published in August 1972--an original publication, not a reprint. The main character is Isaac Jefford, a black man who had worked for the Major all of his life. He was a top hand, an excellent breaker of wild horses. As he had no family, when the Major moved out west following the end of the Civil War he went with him. The problem arises when the new man the Major hires thinks he is still fighting the Civil War, and you know what is about to happen....Elmer Kelton's books are filled with much history about the west, particularly Texas. The state needs to thank him for his praise of that country. My recommendation is buy this book."
Interesting angle
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 14 years ago
Kelton tells the story from the unusual perspective of a negro cowboy. The story is good and well told, although the ending was a bit of a let down.
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