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Ranger's Trail
Elmer Kelton
Western / Historical Fiction / Texas Rangers
Synopsis
In the turbulent years after the Civil War, Texas is a land of feuds, rustlers, and uncertain law. A young Texas Ranger rides a hard trail between duty and conscience as he tracks outlaws across a landscape where every choice carries a price. Seven-time Spur Award winner Elmer Kelton brings the Old West to life with action, humor, and uncommon humanity.
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Discussion
Bring these to the table
Prompt 01 · Ranger's Trail
“How does Kelton balance action with moral complexity?”
Prompt 02 · Ranger's Trail
“What does the Ranger's sense of duty cost him personally?”
Prompt 03 · Ranger's Trail
“How does the post-Civil War setting complicate ideas of law and justice?”
Prompt 04 · Ranger's Trail
“Which supporting character surprised you most?”
Prompt 05 · Ranger's Trail
“Why do westerns endure as a way of exploring right and wrong?”