Norfleet: The Actual Experiences of a Texas Rancher's 30, 000 Mile Transcontinental Chase After Five Confidence Men (Classic Reprint)

A Texas rancher tracks down and unmasks ruthless confidence men across a national chase.

The book follows J. Frank Norfleet as he turns his years of practical ranching skill into a long, high-stakes pursuit of swindlers. From bustling cities to remote fronts, he reveals how con men work, how he used rigorous methods to expose them, and how law enforcement and the press became part of a nationwide manhunt. The narrative blends frontier grit with sharp-witted investigation, offering a firsthand look at crime, justice, and the stubborn creed that kept one man on the trail.

What you’ll gain from this edition is a window into the tricks of the trade, the mechanics of pursuit, and the real costs of chasing criminals. It emphasizes patience, risk, and the relentless drive to bring those who cheat others to account, all told in a clear, direct voice that respects the complexities of its era.

• Insight into how confidence schemes are planned and carried out
• Accounts of arrests, evasions, and the back-and-forth with authorities
• Behind-the-scenes look at media cooperation and public reaction
• A portrait of a relentless chaser who blends practical skill with courtroom resolve

Ideal for readers of true crime, frontier history, and mission-driven true narratives about law, risk, and justice.