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The Rounders Kindle Edition

by Max Evans (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 91 ratings
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The bawdy and moving story of two contemporary bronco busters, The Rounders, originally published in 1960, was Max Evans's first novel and is still his best known work, thanks largely to the success of the 1965 movie version starring Henry Fonda and Glenn Ford. Acclaimed for its realistic depiction of modern cowboying and for its humor, it is also a very serious work, described by the author as a tragicomedy.

"It is a book to read if you are in need of a good laugh or if you are tired of reading cowboy novels where there are no cows and where the cowhands never stop waiting around the local saloon for a final showdown with the visiting Indians."--San Francisco Chronicle

"One of the funniest cowpoke yarns to come off the presses in many a fall roundup."--Denver Post
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    149 pages
  2. Language
    English
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    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publication date
    May 15, 2011
  5. File size
    445 KB
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This is the 50th anniversary edition of the western that made Max Evans famous.

About the Author

Max Evans, novelist, artist, scriptwriter, former cowboy, miner, and dealer in antiquities, resides in Albuquerque. He received the Owen Wister Award for lifelong contributions to the field of western literature from the Western Writers of America.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00512ZZA2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ University of New Mexico Press; 50th Anniversary Edition (May 15, 2011)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 445 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 149 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0826349137
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 91 ratings

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Max Evans was born on August 29, 1925 in Ropes, Texas and currently lives with his wife Pat James in Albuquerque, NM. He is a writer and director, best known for his novel, The Rounders (which was made into a movie starring Glenn Ford and Henry Fonda in 1965) and The Hi-Lo Country, which also became a movie in 1998.

Evans has published over 25 books and won multiple Spur, Wrangler, and Owen Wister awards.

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R Yull
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming Western Story
Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2011
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I just loved this story, short but complete with a look at western experience on the range without the usual shoot outs and Indians. I really got a sense of the cowboy and the hardships even though these characters were part of a more contemporary ranch. Max Evans is an extraordinary story teller and even more special in that it is a reflection of his time on working cattle ranches in the Southwest. What a beautiful literary style and makes reading more enjoyable with his humor. Anyone who loves our western history and the cowboy culture should read this poignant and often hilarious tale. I especially loved the Forward that gives in detail how this novelette came into being and eventually became a movie with Henry Fonda and Glenn Ford. Very interesting. You gotta love Old Fooler, the horse, who is "no ones fool" as it turns out. He almost takes on "human" qualities!" This is a fun story for younger readers too- teenagers. It's the kind of book you don't want to end.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Funny as hell!
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2020
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The movie was great; the book is better. If you can identify with any of the characters, you won't be able to put it down..
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good story.
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2021
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Good story-telling. Very country in language and story.
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Winterbear
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good read
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2016
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I saw the Rounders movie first. In fact, my sister appears in a rodeo crowd scene, so the whole family had to see and later get copies of it. Max Evans is an authentic western author and I'd like to explore more of his writing. As for this story, it's just plain fun to read and is a nice way to relax when you're in the mood for some light reading.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2020
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Having experienced some of what was described in this story, I could relate an enjoy the antics. The movie filled this well written story, resulting in a very entertaining experience.
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Brian Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2020
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This Max Evans book is about cowboys just like the ones i knew in northeastern New Mexico ... its a great book,
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M.Frazier
5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2020
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This is the first book that ever made me laugh out loud. It is worth every penny!
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james
4.0 out of 5 stars had to read the book and really enjoyed it.
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2018
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Saw a documentary movie on Max Evans at our local film festival..had to read the book and really enjoyed it...short, straight forward but a really good story...I found a copy of the movie and it stunk
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