The Day the Cowboys Quit by Elmer Kelton

The Day the Cowboys Quit

Elmer Kelton

288 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction historical adventurous fast-paced

Description

The time is 1883,the place is the Texas Panhandle. Cowboys refuse to be stigmatized as drinkers and exploited by the wealthy cattle owners who don't pay liveable wages. Those very same ranchers want to take away the cowboys' right to own cattle be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

adventurous 100%
informative 100%
reflective 100%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 100%

Average rating

3.89

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