9780912646893 - The Time It Never Rained: Volume 2 (Chisholm Trail Series ; No. 2) von Kelton, Elmer (12 Ergebnisse)

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Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1984 PRINTING. CLEAN CONTENT PAGES. See photos for more information. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. This copy is the First Edition THUS of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

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Zustand: New. pp. 378.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. trade paperback edition. 377 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Zustand: New. 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. Num Pages: 378 pages. BIC Classification: FJW. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 230 x 150 x 26. Weight in Grams: 612. . 1984. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. trade paperback edition. 377 pages. 9.25x6.25x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Kartoniert / Broschiert. Zustand: New. &Uumlber den AutorElmer Kelton is the author of over thirty novels set in the West and the recipient of awards from the Texas Institute of Letters, the National Cowboy Hall of Fame, Western Writers of America, the Western Literature Ass.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the 1950s, West Texas suffered the longest drought in the memory of most men then living. By that time, Charlie Flagg, the central character of this novel, was one of a dying breed of men who wrested their living from the harsh land of West Texas. The struggle made them fiercely independent, a trait personified in Charlie's persistence throughout the seven dry years, his refusal to accept defeat, his opposition to federal aid programs and their inevitable bureaucratic regulations, his determination to stay on the land he loves and respects even as he suffers with that land. Charlie is by no means the typical cowboy hero. Self-sufficient, courageous, with a strong sense of right and wrong, he is also old and overweight, a thoroughly believable human being who has trouble communicating with the wife who loyally struggles to keep life in its pattern, the son who has no feel for the land but yearns for the rodeo circuit, the Mexican family who has worked for him for years and whose help he can no longer afford. Although Charlie never loses his dignity and never quits, he does not win out in the end. When the drought breaks, it has lasted too long and he is too old. There is no surprise ending to this story, no magical solution to the harsh realities of life in West Texas. The reading of this novel lies not in what happens next but in the unfolding depth of a strong character and the clear picture of a time and a place.

Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Special Edition. Author: Elmer Kelton Title: The Time It Never Rained Publisher: Texas Christian University Press Place of Publication: Fort Worth Year: 1989 Edition: TCU Press Reprint Edition (Chisholm Trail Series, No. 2) Printing: Third Printing Binding: Softcover Dust Jacket: None issued ISBN (if applicable): 0-912646-89-6 Illustrations: None observed Pagination: Not stated Dimensions: Not measured Language: English Provenance: Inscribed to a named recipient on the title page Signed: Signed and inscribed by Elmer Kelton, dated 7/23/92 Notable Attributes: Chisholm Trail Series Number Two; new introduction by Elmer Kelton and afterword by Tom Pilkington; author-signed copy Edition Verification Notes: Copyright page states original publication by Doubleday in 1973 and republication by TCU Press in 1984, with "Third Printing, 1989" explicitly noted, confirming this as a signed later printing of the TCU Press reprint edition. Condition: Softcover wraps show moderate shelf wear with edge wear, light creasing, and surface rubbing; corners exhibit mild wear and slight bending. Spine remains intact with readable titling and light wear. Binding is stable. Interior pages are clean with mild, even age toning and no markings observed aside from the author inscription on the title page. No dust jacket as issued for this format. Description: Signed TCU Press Chisholm Trail Series edition of Elmer Kelton's noted Western novel first published in 1973. This third printing (1989) includes a new introduction by the author and an afterword by Tom Pilkington, presenting the work in its regional press format devoted to Western and Texas literature. The title is widely regarded as a significant depiction of drought-era ranch life in West Texas and is increasingly collected in signed examples. From a carefully curated catalog emphasizing collectible, decorative, and historically significant editions selected for condition and presentation. Collector and dealer inquiries are welcome, and we are happy to watch for specific titles or editions for private libraries and curated collections. All items are carefully packed and shipped using environmentally conscious materials, including recycled boxes and protective packing whenever possible. Inscribed by Author(s).