1: Sons of Texas (1 of 2) "Men of the Cane" Author: Elmer Kelton Plot Summary: Mordecai Lewis and his son Michael lead men from Tennessee into Spanish-ruled Texas, to hunt wild horses.  The trip is fatal for Mordecai, leaving Michael and his family in danger, both from the soldiers of Spain and the evil Blackwood family back home in the Tennessee hills. Approximate Run Time: 5 hours Release Date: April 2011 ISBN: 978-1-59950-753-8