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. 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, ...
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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. 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.
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Fair. Item in acceptable condition including possible liquid damage. As well answers may be filled in. May be missing DVDs, CDs, Access code, etc. 100%Money-Back Guarantee! Ship within 24 hours! ! This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly.
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Fine in N-Fine jacket. Book A square solid tight carefully read copy. The edges of the text block has some light soil, else fine. The plain paper jacket has some light edgewear else fine. A reissue of the title previously published by Ballantine in 1974 as a PBO. I believe that this is the first hardcover edition of this title. Nice copy. THIS COPY IS IN MY POSSESSION AND NORMALLY SHIPS NEXT DAY.
Based on the true life story of a Mexican who shot a sheriff because the sheriff could not understand Spanish that led to a massive manhunt which lasted for weeks involving official law enforcement, trackers, and even the army. Not only that but Chacho was a horse handler, and when he was cheated out of the pretty mare he had tamed it began a long war between him and Texas. Originally published as a Ballantine western original in 1974 this is one of the book which help put Elmer Kelton higher on the list of great writers. Courage, bravery, resourcefullness, and the ability to understand what it takes to surrender when the time finally comes is what this story is all about. Texas and Texas people, including the Mexicans, are things Elmer Kelton knew how to write about and convey to the reading public.