Hardin, Stephen
Description
Charts the history of this remarkable force from the 1820s to the present day. Originally formed to combat the predatory Comanches, the Rangers served
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the independent Republic of Texas and then in the Mexican-American war. Some of their most famous captains date from this period; Ben McCulloch, "Jack" Hayes and Samuel H. Walker. Having begun as Indian fighters they later adversaries ranged from Mexican bandits to hardened criminals like John Wesley Hardin and Bonnie and Clyde. Today the Texas Rangers are a modern organization and represent the elite of Texas law enforcement.
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History
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History
Law Enforcement
Texas
TEXAS RANGERS
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Publishing Info
Publisher
Osprey
Month-Year
Feb, 2000
ISBN
ISBN-13: 9781841760315
ISBN-10: 1841760315
Language
English
No. of Pages
64
Format
Paperback
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