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Life On The Texas Frontier Texas Ranger Tales 1855 1880 As Told By Those Who Served During Early Settlement Of The Last Texas Frontier
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Book Synopsis Life on the Texas Frontier : Texas Ranger Tales, 1855-1880 as Told by Those who Served During Early Settlement of the Last Texas Frontier by : John M. Elkins
Download or read book Life on the Texas Frontier : Texas Ranger Tales, 1855-1880 as Told by Those who Served During Early Settlement of the Last Texas Frontier written by John M. Elkins and published by . This book was released on 1908 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Texas Ranger Tales written by Mike Cox and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 1997-04 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories about Texas Rangers in which the author attempts to separate the myths surrounding these frontier lawmen from actual events.
Book Synopsis Captain Jeff; Or Frontier Life in Texas with the Texas Rangers ... by : William J. Maltby
Download or read book Captain Jeff; Or Frontier Life in Texas with the Texas Rangers ... written by William J. Maltby and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Captain Jeff by : William Jeff Maltby
Download or read book Captain Jeff written by William Jeff Maltby and published by Kessinger Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Book Synopsis The Adventures of Big-Foot Wallace, the Texas Ranger and Hunter by : John Crittenden Duval
Download or read book The Adventures of Big-Foot Wallace, the Texas Ranger and Hunter written by John Crittenden Duval and published by Time Life Medical. This book was released on 1871 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a nineteen year old he had heard that one of his brothers had been killed in the Battle of Goliad, an early confrontation in the Texan war of independence with Mexico, and swore to travel West to "take pay of the Mexicans" for his brother's death. In the following years he fought time and again against the Mexicans for the newly formed Republic of Texas and saw action at Salado Creek, Hondo River and during the Mier Campaign. After returning for the wars in Mexico he abandoned the Texan military and joined the Texas Rangers under the leadership of John Coffee Hays and served for a number of years defending Texans against Native American and border bandits along the frontier. This riotous narrative of the adventures of one of the saltiest and most individualistic pioneer Indian fighters that the state ever produced is told in a leisurely, satirical fashion that reflects a way of life long since lost. Duval's chronicle of one of Texas' greatest adventurers is filled with Wallace's humor and colorful speech. Wallace emerges from the book in all his vigor and robustness, and the reader is transported to a rugged, uncultivated frontier where a few men who were rough enough were carving out a new empire. The flavor and the spirit of early Texas have been captured for countless readers by John C. Duval's Big Foot Wallace. About one-fourth of Big Foot Wallace is devoted to a detailed account of Wallace's experiences in the Mier Expedition. The remainder of the book deals with his adventures on the frontiers of Texas as an Indian fighter, a soldier of fortune, and a member of the first company of Rangers. John C. Duval, the author of Big Foot Wallace, has been called the first man of letters in Texas. Earlier Texans devoted their time to writing about politics and land, but Duval wrote of the frontier and its people with a clarity of perception equaled by few writers in any period. Duval was a man of the camp and range. Civilization did not fit him very well, and he spent much of his time in the wilderness alone. Like his friend and companion, Big Foot Wallace, Duval was an adventurer whose experiences were varied and exciting. In Big Foot Wallace Duval relates a number of his experiences that had been shared with Wallace. Writing late in life, Duval set down memories of events that had mellowed with time. He strove for pictorial and dramatic effects, not historical accuracy. Still Big Foot Wallace has been acclaimed by historians for its amazing accuracy. This book was published in 1870. Duval passed away in 1897 and Wallace in 1899.
Book Synopsis The Men who Wear the Star by : Charles M. Robinson
Download or read book The Men who Wear the Star written by Charles M. Robinson and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1935, Walter Prescott Webb first told about them in his classic The Texas Rangers, but not until now do we have a modern retelling of this storied organization, based on new material and written with the encouragement of the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. Most narratives of this colorful story, even Webb's, leave out several important eras in the history of the Rangers--the Civil War years, for instance, simply don't exist, and there is little acknowledgment of the Reconstruction period, from 1866 to 1874. In addition, though these previous chronicles concerned themselves primarily with the Rangers since their formal organization in 1835, the earlier years, when the "Ranging" defense force was established by Stephen Austin, are significant and exciting. And while most stories about the Texas Rangers treat them uncritically and uniformly as heroes, this was not always the case, to say the least. The Texas Ranger captured the imagination of the American public like no other individual. Here is his colorful story, told anew, by the highly praised author of A Good Year to Die.
Book Synopsis Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas by : Andrew Jackson Sowell
Download or read book Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas written by Andrew Jackson Sowell and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 884 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This edition is abridged and annotated with updated information.A judge from Prussia. A French Texas Ranger. Emigrants from all over the U.S.Their names and stories are mostly now forgotten but were recorded in this 1900 volume by Andrew Jackson Sowell. They were mostly young, hardy, and looking for new opportunities in land they felt was wide open but, in fact, was inhabited by Native Americans. The lives of these early pioneers is part of the history of the American West.The original bound edition of this book ran over 1100 pages and most of that content is here. It's the story of an incredibly violent and adventurous time that was lived by the people whose stories you find here. Sowell talked to them all and created one of the most interesting collections of personal histories of the wild West.
Book Synopsis Captain Jeff; Or, Frontier Life in Texas with the Texas Rangers; Some Unwritten History and Facts in the Thrilling Experiences of Frontier Life by : Anon
Download or read book Captain Jeff; Or, Frontier Life in Texas with the Texas Rangers; Some Unwritten History and Facts in the Thrilling Experiences of Frontier Life written by Anon and published by Carveth Press. This book was released on 2008-07-01 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Book Synopsis My Frontier Days and Indian Fights on the Plains of Texas by : Henry W. Strong
Download or read book My Frontier Days and Indian Fights on the Plains of Texas written by Henry W. Strong and published by . This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Texas Ranger John B. Jones and the Frontier Battalion, 1874-1881 by : Rick Miller
Download or read book Texas Ranger John B. Jones and the Frontier Battalion, 1874-1881 written by Rick Miller and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, author Rick Miller presents the story of the Frontier Battalion as seen through the eyes of its commander, John B. Jones, during his administration from 1874 to 1881, relating its history?both good and bad?chronologically, in depth, and in context. Highlighted are repeated budget and funding problems, developing standards of conduct, personalities and their interaction, mission focus and strategies against Indian war parties and outlaws, and coping with politics and bureaucracy. Miller covers all the major activities of the Battalion in the field that created and ultimately enhanced the legend of the Texas Rangers. Jones?s personal life is revealed, as well as his role in shaping the policies and activities of the Frontier Battalion.
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Book Synopsis Captain Jeff; Or, Frontier Life in Texas With the Texas Rangers; by : William J ] 1829- [From Old [Maltby
Download or read book Captain Jeff; Or, Frontier Life in Texas With the Texas Rangers; written by William J ] 1829- [From Old [Maltby and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: William J. Maltby shares his experiences of life in Texas with the Texas Rangers in this book. From exciting frontier adventures to personal anecdotes, readers can gain an understanding of what life was like on the frontier. Maltby's writing is engaging and personable, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American west. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis Rangers & Pioneers of Texas by : Andrew Jackson Sowell
Download or read book Rangers & Pioneers of Texas written by Andrew Jackson Sowell and published by Copano Bay Press. This book was released on 2012-09-29 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important and authentic accounts of the pioneer experience in Texas. This is actually three books in one. The first part is stories of Texas pioneers and their hardships, as told to Sowell firsthand. The second part is the adventures of Sowell's family during the Texas Revolution and the Republic Era. These two parts comprise the first half of the book. The final part, almost half of the book, is Ranger Sowell's recollections of the campaign of the Texas Rangers to the Wichita Mountains in 1871. This is probably the most historically accurate Texas Ranger narrative of them all. Sowell intended to write about the expedition before it ever set out. He kept good notes on exactly what happened and who did what.
Book Synopsis Captain Jeff by : William Jeff Maltby
Download or read book Captain Jeff written by William Jeff Maltby and published by . This book was released on 1906 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Twenty-seven Years on the Texas Frontier by : William Banta
Download or read book Twenty-seven Years on the Texas Frontier written by William Banta and published by . This book was released on 1933 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Captain Jeff; Or, Frontier Life in Texas With the Texas Rangers; Some Unwritten History and Facts in the Thrilling Experiences of Frontier Life by : William J. ]. [Maltby
Download or read book Captain Jeff; Or, Frontier Life in Texas With the Texas Rangers; Some Unwritten History and Facts in the Thrilling Experiences of Frontier Life written by William J. ]. [Maltby and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2022-10-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Book Synopsis Savage Frontier Volume 3 by : Stephen L. Moore
Download or read book Savage Frontier Volume 3 written by Stephen L. Moore and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Annotation This third volume of the Savage Frontier series focuses on the evolution of the Texas Rangers and frontier warfare in Texas during the years 1840 and 1841. Comanche Indians were the leading rival to the pioneers during this period. Peace negotiations in San Antonio collapsed during the Council House Fight, prompting what would become known as the "Great Comanche Raid" in the summer of 1840. Stephen L. Moore covers the resulting Battle of Plum Creek and other engagements in new detail. Rangers, militiamen, and volunteers made offensive sweeps into West Texas and the Cross Timbers area of present Dallas-Fort Worth. During this time Texas' Frontier Regiment built a great military road, roughly parallel to modern Interstate 35. Moore also shows how the Colt repeating pistol came into use by Texas Rangers. Finally, he sets the record straight on the battles of the legendary Captain Jack Hays. Through extensive use of primary military documents and first-person accounts, Moore provides a clear view of life as a frontier fighter in the Republic of Texas. The reader will find herein numerous and painstakingly recreated muster rolls, as well as casualty lists and a compilation of 1841 rangers and minutemen. For the exacting historian or genealogist of early Texas, the Savage Frontier series is an indispensable resource on early nineteenth-century Texas frontier warfare.
Book Synopsis Lone Star Justice by : Robert M. Utley
Download or read book Lone Star Justice written by Robert M. Utley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the annals of law enforcement few groups or agencies have become as encrusted with legend as the Texas Rangers. The always-readable historian Robert Utley has done a thorough job of chipping away these encrustations and revealing the Ranger's rather rag-and-bone, catch-as-catch-can beginning in a time when the Texas frontier was very far from being stable or safe. A fine book."--Larry McMurtry, author of Lonesome Dove From The Lone Ranger to Lonesome Dove, the Texas Rangers have been celebrated in fact and fiction for their daring exploits in bringing justice to the Old West. In Lone Star Justice, best-selling author Robert M. Utley captures the first hundred years of Ranger history, in a narrative packed with adventures worthy of Zane Grey or Larry McMurtry. The Rangers began in the 1820s as loose groups of citizen soldiers, banding together to chase Indians and Mexicans on the raw Texas frontier. Utley shows how, under the leadership of men like Jack Hays and Ben McCulloch, these fiercely independent fighters were transformed into a well-trained, cohesive team. Armed with a revolutionary new weapon, Samuel Colt's repeating revolver, they became a deadly fighting force, whether battling Comanches on the plains or storming the city of Monterey in the Mexican-American War. As the Rangers evolved from part-time warriors to full-time lawmen by 1874, they learned to face new dangers, including homicidal feuds, labor strikes, and vigilantes turned mobs. They battled train robbers, cattle thieves and other outlaws--it was Rangers, for example, who captured John Wesley Hardin, the most feared gunman in the West. Based on exhaustive research in Texas archives, this is the most authoritative history of the Texas Rangers in over half a century. It will stand alongside other classics of Western history by Robert M. Utley--a vivid portrait of the Old West and of the legendary men who kept the law on the lawless frontier. "A rip-snortin', six-guns-blazin' saga of good guys and bad guys who were sometimes one and the same. By taking on the Texas Rangers, Utley, an accomplished and well-regarded historian of the American West, risks treading on ground that is both hallowed and thoroughly documented. He skirts those issues by turning in a balanced history.... An accessible survey of some interesting--and bloody--times."--Kirkus Reviews
