Far Canyon

By: Elmer Kelton

Narrated by: George Guidall

Spur-Award winning author Elmer Kelton delivers the sequel to his novel Slaughter with this powerful story of one man's search for peace on the war-stricken plains of the Wild West.

In The Far Canyon, Kelton masterfully unveils for his listener the finality of the buffalo’s demise, the beginning of a time when cattle would replace the American bison on the Southern plains and ultimately end the Plains Indian culture. The novel reveals the history of the period, not in a general grand swoop of the pen, but rather, up close and personal, so his listeners can judge the impact of the period upon his characters.

©2010 Elmer Kelton (P)2019 Recorded Books

A Most Original Western Tale

I listened to the ‘Far Canyon’ during what would have been a long and arduous overseas flight. The story quickly gained my interest thanks to its’ many interesting characters, along with excellent narration by George Guidall. In the story, Elmer Kelton expresses the feelings and emotions of the pioneers, who are moving west in search of land and opportunity. At the same time, he does the same for members of the Comanche tribes, whose lands, lives, and culture are being taken from them. The story, for me, was quite insightful and thought provoking. Of course, as in every Western, there’s a bad guy who reappears throughout the story. I regretted reaching the end of the ‘Far Canyon’, as its’ characters stuck with me. It was a most enjoyable audiobook.

My first read of this author. Trust me, It's GREAT

Wonderful story from first sentence to last. No filler. Great read, you will not be disappointed.

Great story!

Another wonderful story by Elmer Kelton and perfect narration by George Guidall! Wish the ending was a little more detailed but still worth the read.

Good book

Story line hold your interest throughout the book. George Guidall is the perfect narrator. As always his interpretation is spot on.

A new fan of Western Novels

I am a newbie on listening to Westerns. What I have been missing !!! George Guidall (the reader) does Wonderfull justice to this book and brings characters to life . I loved listening to his voice as much as the novel . Its a beautiful unfolding of how the buffalo were hunted down and replaced with cattle. I never thought of that time capsule but now I understand with the bittersweet progress that built the west. The buffalo and the Indians lost their way of life as white men came along and its a painful read at times but the rewards of this novel are great. I am on to my next Elmer Kelton novel.

great book

Maybe my favorite Elmer Kelton book . George Guidall is a top notch narrator and another favorite. His character voices just bring them alive. Well worth listening to.

Epilogue ???

This second book I have listened to that desperately needs a more complete ending or at least an epilogue. To much left hanging

A first read from Elmer Kelton.

Narration by George Guidall paired perfectly with Kelton's writing. It carried several narratives concurrently, making well-crafted intersections between them. Good post-bellum historical fiction culminating in the unsettled Texas panhandle.

Elmer and George...The Best

Elmer Kelton and George Guidall make for the best audio book experience. The West is alive with these stories

I love Elmer Kelton!!!

Awesome, clean love story! you can tell Elmer did his research. great books! if you like westerns, this is a must read! And even if you don't, try it, you may find your next great love.