description Stand Proud Overview
Stand Proud is a 1984 Western novel by Texas author Elmer Kelton. The story follows Frank Clay, a wealthy and hardened cattleman, as he navigates conflicts across his Texas ranching operations. Kelton, a prolific author and Spur Award recipient, frequently used his West Texas background to contextualize historical changes in the livestock industry. The novel is notable for its detailed depiction of late 19th-century Texas ranching operations.
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Who is the main character in Elmer Kelton’s Stand Proud?
The protagonist is Frank Clay, a wealthy and hardened cattleman. The 1984 Western follows him through conflicts connected with his Texas ranching operations.
Where is Stand Proud set?
Stand Proud is a Texas Western centered on ranching conflicts. Its setting reflects Elmer Kelton’s focus on West Texas life and frontier communities.
When was Stand Proud published?
Stand Proud was published in 1984. It was written by Texas author Elmer Kelton, a prolific Western novelist and Spur Award recipient.
Is Stand Proud a modern crime novel or a traditional Western?
It is a traditional Western novel built around cattle, ranching, and personal conflict. Frank Clay’s wealth and toughness place the story inside the social and economic world of Texas ranch country.
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