Trails and Trials of a Texas Ranger
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| Rating | : | 4.82 (550 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0806115742 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 556 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-11-26 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rising through the ranks, he became commander of the famed Rangers in the 1930s, when he served as adjutant general of Texas. “General Bill” Sterling, as his friends called him, was a Texas Ranger of the old tradition—hard-riding and fearless but not a killer. Through his skill, courage, and devotion to duty, coupled with a genuinely compassionate nature, he became a legend in the Southwest.This memoir is rich in stories that are dry, droll, and full of punch—a genuine work of southwestern Americana, Texas style.Bob Schoenke’s drawings are complemented by many rare photographs of Rangers and the land they patrolled, as well as individuals from all walks of life with whom the General was acquainted.. He participated in the conflicts, political and otherwise, that characterized early twentieth-century Texas. His own story, told with warmth and vigor, is filled with adventures in the South Texas cattle country, the remote Ranger camps on the Río Grande, and the early Texas oil fields.
“A definite contribution to lower border and ranger history.”—American Book Collector
Charles Lewis said That Unique Breed of MenTexas Rangers. Most Americans of a certain age have heard of the Texas Rangers and many more can still tell the difference between that "Unique Breed of Men" and their namesake baseball team. Perhaps the most famous set of lawmen in America, the Texas Rangers are familiar to generations of movie fans who have been exposed to numerous fictional heroics courtesy of Hollywood. Oddly though, the names of specific real life rangers are lesser known and most Americans outside of the Lone Star state would be hard pressed to name a single Ranger.William Warren S. "texas ranger lore" according to maurice leishman. this is a very well written account of the authors life and career,as a member of this legendary organisation. it spans the period from about 1915-19texas ranger lore this is a very well written account of the authors life and career,as a member of this legendary organisation. it spans the period from about 1915-1935.during this time sterling rose from private to commanding the entire ranger service. the second part of the book offers full chapters on famous rangers.this book is required reading for any serious student of the texas rangers.. 5.during this time sterling rose from private to commanding the entire ranger service. the second part of the book offers full chapters on famous rangers.this book is required reading for any serious student of the texas rangers.. "Texas (Political not Baseball) Rangers" according to Clayton D. Strand. This fascinating history, written by an Adjutant General of the State and originally self-published, is, as intended, a tribute the author and his heroes in the Rangers.An original part of the Armed Services of Texas, from the time of the Republic, Sterling tells anecdotes from their inception until the 1950's, by which time they had become, rather than an Armed Service under command of the Governor (and the Texas Adjutant General who also commanded the Texas State National Guard), a part of a state police force.This book is one of the ess