As he flees to the sanctuary of Mexico, Chacho Fernandez is unaware of the fuel he has added to the already simmering racial hatreds in and around the quiet town of Domingo, Texas. Through events set in motion by a misunderstanding, Chacho becomes a folk hero to his people and a dangerous fugitive to a group of zealous lawmen.
First published in 1974 by Ballantine Books, Manhunters, the tale of Chacho's legendary flight, was inspired by the story of controversial Mexican fugitive Gregorio Cortez. In 1901 Cortez, a young horseman, shot a sheriff during an argument, leading to the largest concerted manhunt in Texas history.
This novel is alive with the idiom of Kelton's native West Texas and freely punctuated with his trademark wry humor. His characters, both the ignorantly petty as well as the quietly strong, ring true to life.
First published in 1974 by Ballantine Books, Manhunters, the tale of Chacho's legendary flight, was inspired by the story of controversial Mexican fugitive Gregorio Cortez. In 1901 Cortez, a young horseman, shot a sheriff during an argument, leading to the largest concerted manhunt in Texas history.
This novel is alive with the idiom of Kelton's native West Texas and freely punctuated with his trademark wry humor. His characters, both the ignorantly petty as well as the quietly strong, ring true to life.
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Hardback Editions
February 2008 : Hardback
| Title: Manhunters Author(s): Elmer Kelton ISBN: 1-60285-118-2 / 9781602851184 (USA edition) Publisher: Center Point Large Print Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
October 1994 : Hardback
| Title: The Manhunters: A Novel (Texas Tradition Series) Author(s): Elmer Kelton ISBN: 0-87565-132-1 / 978-0-87565-132-3 (USA edition) Publisher: Texas Christian University Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA WorldCat More details... |
Paperback Editions
September 1994 : Paperback
| Title: Manhunters (Texas Tradition Series) Author(s): Elmer Kelton ISBN: 0-87565-134-8 / 978-0-87565-134-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Texas Christian University Press Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
June 1988 : Mass Market Paperback
| Title: Manhunters Author(s): Elmer Kelton ISBN: 0-553-27218-7 / 978-0-553-27218-5 (USA edition) Publisher: Bantam Books (Mm) Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 1982 : Paperback
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January 1974 : Paperback
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1974 : Mass Market Paperback
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1974 : Paperback
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