Christmas at the Ranch, Hardcover by Elmer Kelton, Signed

Born 2 Read Books
(2794)
Seller's other items
Contact seller
US $15.00
ApproximatelyRM 62.84
Condition:
Very Good
“Like new green cloth hardcover in a slightly rubbed dust jacket. Inscribed and signed by the author ”... Read moreabout condition
Breathe easy. Returns accepted.
Pickup:
Free local pickup from Rockport, Texas, United States.
Shipping:
US $4.95 (approx RM 20.74) USPS Media MailTM.
Located in: Rockport, Texas, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Wed, 5 Nov and Mon, 10 Nov to 94104
Delivery time is estimated using our proprietary method which is based on the buyer's proximity to the item location, the shipping service selected, the seller's shipping history, and other factors. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods.
Returns:
30 days return. Buyer pays for return shipping. If you use an eBay shipping label, it will be deducted from your refund amount.
Coverage:
Read item description or contact seller for details. See all detailsSee all details on coverage
(Not eligible for eBay purchase protection programmes)
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:205581307562
Last updated on Oct 25, 2025 08:25:31 MYTView all revisionsView all revisions

Item specifics

Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
Seller Notes
“Like new green cloth hardcover in a slightly rubbed dust jacket. Inscribed and signed by the author ...
Country of Origin
United States
Signed By
Elmer Kelton
Publication Name
McWhiney Foundation Press
Signed
Yes
Ex Libris
No
Narrative Type
Fiction
Features
Dust Jacket
Inscribed
Yes
Intended Audience
Adults
Edition
First Edition
Vintage
No
ISBN
9781893114388
Category

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
State House Press
ISBN-10
1893114384
ISBN-13
9781893114388
eBay Product ID (ePID)
5935164

Product Key Features

Book Title
Christmas at the Ranch
Number of Pages
64 Pages
Language
English
Topic
United States / State & Local / General, Military / World War II, Literary, American / General, Holidays / Christmas & Advent, Sociology / Rural
Publication Year
2003
Illustrator
Zachry, H. C., Yes
Genre
Literary Criticism, Religion, Social Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Elmer Kelton
Book Series
Texas Heritage Ser.
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
5.6 Oz
Item Length
7.3 in
Item Width
4.7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2003-011663
Dewey Edition
21
Grade From
Fourth Grade
Series Volume Number
1
Dewey Decimal
813/.54 B
Synopsis
"We four Kelton boys were rich. It was not because we had money, for we didn't. Money was always a short commodity in the 1930s and early 1940s. We were rich because we got to do for free what many people would have been glad to pay good money for, to live on a ranch with horses and cattle and cowboys." So begins Elmer Kelton's story about what Christmas was like on a ranch in far West Texas during the Great Depression. Actually, he experienced Christmas on two ranches--the one where his father was foreman, and the one his paternal grandfather operated. His grandparents' home lacked electricity, running water, and indoor plumbing, but it was full of cousins, delicious food, and a warm glow that reflected more than just the heat generated by the pot-bellied stove in the living room. This heart-warming little book includes accounts of Kelton's last Christmas at home before shipping out for war in Europe, his first Christmas after the war, and a special Christmas in Austria more than thirty-five years later. Families will want to read this book together and then share their own experiences about the "good old days," however they are defined.
LC Classification Number
PS3561.E3975Z463

Item description from the seller

About this seller

Born 2 Read Books

99.1% positive feedback•4.3K items sold

Joined Jan 2000
Welcome to my eBay store. I sell mostly books of all kinds from military books to children's books and everything in between. We will usually have some non-book items listed as well.
Visit storeContact

Detailed Seller Ratings

Average for the last 12 months
Accurate description
5.0
Reasonable shipping cost
4.9
Shipping speed
5.0
Communication
5.0

Popular categories from this store

See allcategories
TexanaScience Fiction and FantasyBusinessArtSportsHistoryTechnicalBiographyMystery

Seller feedback (2,637)

All ratingsselected
Positive
Neutral
Negative
  • l***l (1884)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    We purchase books online often and this seller exceeded all expectations. Books condition was better than described. Books were carefully packaged in a box. They arrived ahead of scheduled delivery with a packing list and personal note. We highly recommend this seller!!
    Robert Crais PB Lot 12 Free Fall, Monkey's Raincoat, Sentry, Promise, Hostage (#205647975087)
  • n***_ (121)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Outstanding seller -- great price, packaging, delivery time.
    Lot of 10 Barry Malzberg PBs, Beyond Apollo, Scop, Gamesman, Galaxies, Phase IV (#205625397684)
  • h***h (1175)- Feedback left by buyer.
    Past 6 months
    Verified purchase
    Nice book with killer wraparound cover for a fair price. Safely packed and speedily shipped. Arrived in pictured condition. Highly recommended seller!
    FANTASTIC Nov Dec 1952 - Mickey Spillane, Cornell Woolrich, Richard Matheson (#205222320538)
See all feedback

More to explore :