Far Canyon

By: Elmer Kelton

Narrated by: George Guidall

Length: 11 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

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

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.

Good book

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

A Delightful Human Interest/History story!

First of all, I must admit that I would love hearing George Guidall read anything...maybe, even the phone book. When he reads a book, the listener can just settle in and enjoy the yarn he is about to spin.

But, this is a good yarn about the settlers in the midwest, and the life and hardships they experience on the Prairie and cattle ranches. Good people; hard work; joys and sorrows. The characters were well-drawn and credible. I hope that there will be a sequel to follow up on the family members.

Loved it!

The second book continuing from Slaughter. Really enjoyed how we just continued right into this book from the end of Slaughter. Jeff Lanes backstory is a nice surprise worth how it ties up with Crowfeather. As always George Guidall narrating is a big plus. He really puts you in the book. Just wish there was a third book.

Disappointed n depressed

Though the narrator does a fabulous job on reading the parts, I only ever wanted to hear about the Native Americans. Not the white man's eggregous flattening of the life and culture of the American Indian West.

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.

Both volumes are a terrific story well told.

Elmer Kelton depicts life in early Texas with respect for his characters and includes the breadth of humanity in his gaze.

After Slaughter

Good continuation of the lives of the characters. Evolution and growth occurs and we learn much more about them. Not as good as the first book IMO. Ending is in line with the others, leaves much to your imagination. Im glad I listened to this book.

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.

Great story and narration

All the usual characters for a Western story, but poignant and entertaining nevertheless . I am eager to start the next one.