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Defender of the Texas Frontier

Author : David R. Gross
Publisher : iUniverse
ISBN 13 : 1532071906
Total Pages : 235 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (32 download)

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Download or read book Defender of the Texas Frontier written by David R. Gross and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2019-04-05 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey through the untamed lands of early 19th century Texas with "Defender of the Texas Frontier: A Historical Novel," a masterfully crafted tale that weaves fact with fiction. This historical adventure novel traces the daring exploits of John (Jack) Coffee Hays, a formidable young Texas Ranger whose courage and leadership became legendary. In an era marked by relentless conflict and transformative change, Jack Hays emerges as a pivotal figure on the frontier books scene, embodying the indomitable spirit of the Texas historical fiction books genre. Led by Hays, a band of fearless Rangers confronts the chaos that pervades the vast Texas landscapes, from the arid expanses of the Mexican border to the dense thickets where danger lurks in every shadow. "Defender of the Texas Frontier" brings to life the brutal skirmishes with Comanche raiders who sweep across the plains with fearsome speed and cunning. Hays and his men also find themselves locked in desperate battles against Mexican bandits and the opposing forces of the Texas Regiment during the tumultuous years of the Mexican-American War. This novel stands out among books about Texas Rangers by offering a visceral glimpse into their challenges, illuminating their heroic endeavors that shaped history. As recounted by Jack’s best friend and steadfast companion, John Caperton, this narrative offers a personal and poignant look at the bonds formed in battle and the personal sacrifices that underscore the harsh realities of frontier life. "Defender of the Texas Frontier" not only honors the legacy of these early Rangers but also enriches the canon of American historical fiction books. As one of the premier Western historical fiction works, this book delves deep into the heart and soul of a young nation fighting to define itself. Through the lens of Jack Hays’ riveting adventures, readers will experience the fierce loyalty, unyielding resolve, and boundless ambition that fueled the legends of the Texas Rangers. Whether you’re a devotee of historical adventure novels or new to the genre, "Defender of the Texas Frontier" promises a compelling blend of historical authenticity and captivating storytelling. Prepare to be transported to a time when the Texas frontier was a vast, unpredictable, and often deadly frontier, and discover why Jack Coffee Hays remains one of its most unforgettable defenders.

Defender of the Texas Frontier

Author : David R. Gross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781645505839
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Defender of the Texas Frontier written by David R. Gross and published by . This book was released on 2019-10-11 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Coffey Hays is just nineteen when he arrives in the town of Nacogdoches Republic of Texas in 1836. Moments later when a man is killed, none of the witnesses dispute that Jack acted in self-defense. Despite his young age, Jack is a man who commands perhaps just as much fear as respect. Although Jack is too late to enlist in the fight for Texas Independence, he soon joins the ranging company of Deaf Smith and begins a thirteen-year history of defending Texans from raids by Comanche bands and Mexican bandits. When he is just twenty-three, he is made a captain of the Texas Rangers. As he becomes known as a fearless fighter, Jack leads a group of men who will follow him anywhere and under any circumstances. While Jack's Rangers scout, defend US supply and communication lines from attacks by Mexican guerrillas, and fight with army units in the Mexican-American War, the men earn a significant reputation for bravery and success. As Jack's journey leads him to love and eventually marriage he leads his Rangers and transforms Texas history forever. In this fascinating historical novel, a young Texas Ranger leads his men in fierce battles against Comanche raiders, Mexican bandits, and the Texas Regiment in the Mexican-American War.

Defender of the Texas Frontier

Author : David Gross
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781952062230
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Defender of the Texas Frontier written by David Gross and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Legacy

Author : Robert Maxxim
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781952062209
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (622 download)

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Download or read book Legacy written by Robert Maxxim and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Texas Ranger John B. Jones and the Frontier Battalion, 1874-1881

Author : Rick Miller
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574414674
Total Pages : 415 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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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.

Cult of Glory

Author : Doug J. Swanson
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101979879
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Cult of Glory written by Doug J. Swanson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2021-06-08 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Swanson has done a crucial public service by exposing the barbarous side of the Rangers.” —The New York Times Book Review A twenty-first century reckoning with the legendary Texas Rangers that does justice to their heroic moments while also documenting atrocities, brutality, oppression, and corruption The Texas Rangers came to life in 1823, when Texas was still part of Mexico. Nearly 200 years later, the Rangers are still going--one of the most famous of all law enforcement agencies. In Cult of Glory, Doug J. Swanson has written a sweeping account of the Rangers that chronicles their epic, daring escapades while showing how the white and propertied power structures of Texas used them as enforcers, protectors and officially sanctioned killers. Cult of Glory begins with the Rangers' emergence as conquerors of the wild and violent Texas frontier. They fought the fierce Comanches, chased outlaws, and served in the U.S. Army during the Mexican War. As Texas developed, the Rangers were called upon to catch rustlers, tame oil boomtowns, and patrol the perilous Texas-Mexico border. In the 1930s they began their transformation into a professionally trained police force. Countless movies, television shows, and pulp novels have celebrated the Rangers as Wild West supermen. In many cases, they deserve their plaudits. But often the truth has been obliterated. Swanson demonstrates how the Rangers and their supporters have operated a propaganda machine that turned agency disasters and misdeeds into fables of triumph, transformed murderous rampages--including the killing of scores of Mexican civilians--into valorous feats, and elevated scoundrels to sainthood. Cult of Glory sets the record straight. Beginning with the Texas Indian wars, Cult of Glory embraces the great, majestic arc of Lone Star history. It tells of border battles, range disputes, gunslingers, massacres, slavery, political intrigue, race riots, labor strife, and the dangerous lure of celebrity. And it reveals how legends of the American West--the real and the false--are truly made.

Yours to Command

Author : Harold J. Weiss (Jr.)
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574412604
Total Pages : 481 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Yours to Command written by Harold J. Weiss (Jr.) and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2009 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Bill McDonald's (1852-1918) admirers rank him as one of the great captains of Texas Ranger history. His detractors see him as an irresponsible lawman who precipitated violence, hungered for publicity, and related tall tales that cast himself in the hero's role. This title seeks to find the true Bill McDonald and sort fact from myth.

Early Settlers and Indian Fighters of Southwest Texas

Author : Andrew Jackson Sowell
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 884 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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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.

José Antonio Navarro

Author : David R. McDonald
Publisher : Watson Caufield and Mary Maxwe
ISBN 13 : 9780876112441
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (124 download)

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Download or read book José Antonio Navarro written by David R. McDonald and published by Watson Caufield and Mary Maxwe. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Born in San Antonio in 1795, José Antonio Navarro lived through a tumultuous era in Texas history that saw the transitions of Texas from a Spanish colony to a Mexican state, an independent republic, an American state, a Confederate state, and an American state once again. More than just bearing witness to these events, however, Navarro helped shape them. He was a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence and a steadfast defender of the rights of all Tejanos and people of Mexican descent in Texas, ensuring at both the 1836 Consultation that created the Texas Republic and the 1845 drafting of the state constitution after annexation that political rights would not be restricted solely to those with white skin and pure European ancestry. Navarro believed that Texas was a place where peoples of all colors and backgrounds should be able to realize the American Dream"--Book jacket.

Jim Bowie

Author : Ann Graham Gaines
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 0766064700
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (66 download)

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Download or read book Jim Bowie written by Ann Graham Gaines and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book follows the life of Jim Bowie from his childhood on the American frontier to his courageous death at the Alamo. Highlighting the spirit of adventure that led Bowie to Mexico and involved him in the war for Texas independence, author Ann Graham Gaines examines the personal side of this legendary frontiersman.

The Far Western Frontier 1830-1860

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780609047200
Total Pages : 372 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (472 download)

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Download or read book The Far Western Frontier 1830-1860 written by and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

A Treasury of Texas Trivia

Author : Bill Cannon
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1556225261
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (562 download)

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Download or read book A Treasury of Texas Trivia written by Bill Cannon and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 1997 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aurthor Bill Cannon as he reveals facts that depict the colorul bravado unique to the Lone Star State.

The Devil's Triangle

Author : James M. Smallwood
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574417827
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book The Devil's Triangle written by James M. Smallwood and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Texas Reconstruction Era (1865-1877), many returning Confederate veterans organized outlaw gangs and Ku Klux Klan groups to continue the war and to take the battle to Yankee occupiers, native white Unionists, and their allies, the free people. This study of Benjamin Bickerstaff and other Northeast Texans provides a microhistory of the larger whole. Bickerstaff founded Ku Klux Klan groups in at least two Northeast Texas counties and led a gang of raiders who, at times, numbered up to 500 men. He joined the ranks of guerrilla fighters like Cullen Baker and Bob Lee and, with their gangs often riding together, brought chaos and death to the “Devil’s Triangle,” the Northeast Texas region where they created one disaster after another. “This book provides a well-researched, exhaustive, and fascinating examination of the life of Benjamin Bickerstaff, a desperado who preyed on blacks, Unionists, and others in northeastern Texas during the Reconstruction era until armed citizens killed him in the town of Alvarado in 1869. The work adds to our knowledge of Reconstruction violence and graphically supports the idea that the Civil War in Texas did not really end in 1865 but continued long afterward.”—Carl Moneyhon, author of Texas after the Civil War: The Struggle of Reconstruction

Tracking the Texas Rangers

Author : Bruce A. Glasrud
Publisher : University of North Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 1574414658
Total Pages : 382 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (744 download)

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Download or read book Tracking the Texas Rangers written by Bruce A. Glasrud and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2012 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tracking the Texas Rangers: The Twentieth Century is an anthology of fifteen previously published articles and chapter excerpts covering key topics of the Texas Rangers during the twentieth century. The task of determining the role of the Rangers as the state evolved and what they actually accomplished for the benefit of the state is a difficult challenge. The actions of the Rangers fit no easy description. There is a dark side to the story of the Rangers; during the Mexican Revolution, for example, some murdered with impunity. Others sought to restore order in the border communities as well as in the remainder of Texas. It is not lack of interest that complicates the unveiling of the mythical force. With the possible exception of the Alamo, probably more has been written about the Texas Rangers than any other aspect of Texas history. Tracking the Texas Rangers covers leaders such as Captains Bill McDonald, "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, and Barry Caver, accomplished Rangers like Joaquin Jackson and Arthur Hill, and the use of Rangers in the Mexican Revolution. Chapters discuss their role in the oil fields, in riots, and in capturing outlaws. Most important, the Rangers of the twentieth century experienced changes in investigative techniques, strategy, and intelligence gathering. Tracking looks at the use of Rangers in labor disputes, in race issues, and in the Tejano civil rights movement. The selections cover critical aspects of those experiences--organization, leadership, cultural implications, rural and urban life, and violence. In their introduction, editors Bruce A. Glasrud and Harold J. Weiss, Jr., discuss various themes and controversies surrounding the twentieth-century Rangers and their treatment by historians over the years. They also have added annotations to the essays to explain where new research has shed additional light on an event to update or correct the original article text.

Why Stop?

Author : Betty Dooley-Awbrey
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
ISBN 13 : 1589792432
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (897 download)

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Download or read book Why Stop? written by Betty Dooley-Awbrey and published by Taylor Trade Publications. This book was released on 2005 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide to more than 2,500 Texas roadside markers features historical events; famous and infamous Texans; origins of towns, churches, and organizations; battles, skirmishes, and gunfights; and settlers, pioneers, Indians, and outlaws. This fifth edition includes more than 100 new historical roadside markers with the actual inscriptions. With this book, travelers relive the tragedies and triumphs of Lone Star history.

The End of the Myth

Author : Greg Grandin
Publisher : Metropolitan Books
ISBN 13 : 1250179815
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book The End of the Myth written by Greg Grandin and published by Metropolitan Books. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE PULITZER PRIZE A new and eye-opening interpretation of the meaning of the frontier, from early westward expansion to Trump’s border wall. Ever since this nation’s inception, the idea of an open and ever-expanding frontier has been central to American identity. Symbolizing a future of endless promise, it was the foundation of the United States’ belief in itself as an exceptional nation – democratic, individualistic, forward-looking. Today, though, America hasa new symbol: the border wall. In The End of the Myth, acclaimed historian Greg Grandin explores the meaning of the frontier throughout the full sweep of U.S. history – from the American Revolution to the War of 1898, the New Deal to the election of 2016. For centuries, he shows, America’s constant expansion – fighting wars and opening markets – served as a “gate of escape,” helping to deflect domestic political and economic conflicts outward. But this deflection meant that the country’s problems, from racism to inequality, were never confronted directly. And now, the combined catastrophe of the 2008 financial meltdown and our unwinnable wars in the Middle East have slammed this gate shut, bringing political passions that had long been directed elsewhere back home. It is this new reality, Grandin says, that explains the rise of reactionary populism and racist nationalism, the extreme anger and polarization that catapulted Trump to the presidency. The border wall may or may not be built, but it will survive as a rallying point, an allegorical tombstone marking the end of American exceptionalism.

The Texas Frontier and the Butterfield Overland Mail, 1858–1861

Author : Glen Sample Ely
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806154640
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book The Texas Frontier and the Butterfield Overland Mail, 1858–1861 written by Glen Sample Ely and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2016-03-04 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of the antebellum frontier in Texas, from the Red River to El Paso, a raw and primitive country punctuated by chaos, lawlessness, and violence. During this time, the federal government and the State of Texas often worked at cross-purposes, their confused and contradictory policies leaving settlers on their own to deal with vigilantes, lynchings, raiding American Indians, and Anglo-American outlaws. Before the Civil War, the Texas frontier was a sectional transition zone where southern ideology clashed with western perspectives and where diverse cultures with differing worldviews collided. This is also the tale of the Butterfield Overland Mail, which carried passengers and mail west from St. Louis to San Francisco through Texas. While it operated, the transcontinental mail line intersected and influenced much of the region's frontier history. Through meticulous research, including visits to all the sites he describes, Glen Sample Ely uncovers the fascinating story of the Butterfield Overland Mail in Texas. Until the U.S. Army and Butterfield built West Texas’s infrastructure, the region’s primitive transportation network hampered its development. As Ely shows, the Overland Mail Company and the army jump-started growth, serving together as both the economic engine and the advance agent for European American settlement. Used by soldiers, emigrants, freighters, and stagecoaches, the Overland Mail Road was the nineteenth-century equivalent of the modern interstate highway system, stimulating passenger traffic, commercial freighting, and business. Although most of the action takes place within the Lone Star State, this is in many respects an American tale. The same concerns that challenged frontier residents confronted citizens across the country. Written in an engaging style that transports readers to the rowdy frontier and the bustle of the overland road, The Texas Frontier and the Butterfield Overland Mail offers a rare view of Texas’s antebellum past.