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Synopsis
When James B. Gillett joined the newly created Texas Rangers in 1875, its duties were as varied and its members as unorthodox as its methods were irregular.
First published in 1921, Gillett's now classic account of his six years of service depicts with freshness and authenticity how the Rangers maintained law and order on the frontier—and occasionally dispensed summary justice. From the Mason County War to the Horrell-Higgins feud, the capture of Sam Bass, and the pursuit of Victorio's rebellious Apaches, Gillett saw the kind of action that established the Rangers' enduring reputation for effectiveness.
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About the Author
A Texas Adjutant General
Review
His narrative "combines all the excitement of a Western yellowback with the genuineness of a first-hand document"--"Saturday Review"
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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University of Nebraska Press, 1976
ISBN 10: 0803258445
ISBN 13: 9780803258440
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Along with some general Texas Ranger history, the author recalls his first brush with Indians, the Mason County War, the Horrell-Higgins Feud, Sam Bass and his robber gang, the Salt Lake War, his first fight with Apaches, scouting in Mexico, some undesirable recruits in his own Ranger unit, and the last fight between the Rangers and Apaches. Gillett eventually went on to serve as the captain of the armed guards on the Santa Fe Railroad, and later became the Marshall of El Paso. Chapters include: The Making of a Ranger; The Texas Rangers; I Join the Rangers; My First Brush with Indians; The Mason County War; Major Jones and His Escort; The Horrell-Higgins Feud; Service with Reynolds, the Intrepid; Sam Bass and His Train Robber Gang; A Winter of Quiet and a Transfer; The Salt Lake War and a Long Trek; Our First Fight with Apaches; Scouting in Mexico; Treacherous Braves, a Faithful Dog, and a Murder; Victorio Becomes a Good Indian; Some Undesirable Recruits; Last Fight between Rangers and Apaches; An International Episode; Last Scoutings; and, Fruits of Ranger Service. The index includes names, places, and historical events. Seller Inventory # CIN0803258445VG
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0803258445I3N00