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Dusty Richards

A former local TV news anchor, Dusty Richards now works as an announcer at rodeos. He was inducted into the Arkansas Writers' Hall of Fame and has published more than 100 books under his name as well as under pseudonyms. His books include Chaparral Range War, North to the Salt Fork, and The Sundown Chaser.
Once a Ranger
Chaparral Range War
Ralph Compton North to the Salt Fork
Ralph Compton Trail to Cottonwood Falls
Ralph Compton the Ogallala Trail
Ralph Compton The Abilene Trail

Books

Once a Ranger
Chaparral Range War
Ralph Compton North to the Salt Fork
Ralph Compton Trail to Cottonwood Falls
Ralph Compton the Ogallala Trail
Ralph Compton The Abilene Trail

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