Download or read book Texas Ranger Creek and Cowboy Justice written by Ash Lingam and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-03-22 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the small Texas Ranger patrol returned from Tombstone, Arizona and New Mexico they ran across two dead cowboys out on the trail of the Great Plains to El Paso. They were murdered by bushwhackers with a badge. In an attempt to stop a deadly range war with the Scottish born Seth Bogardus, Texas Ranger Captain Ridge Creek brings his best Rangers from Laredo to face off with the infamous Marshal Dan Dowd, along with twenty hired gunslingers in beige dusters and Winchesters repeater rifles, guns for hire to the highest bidder. Mister Bogardus himself, a wealthy ranch baron and the man with the intention of taking every substantial water source from the New Mexican border to the city of El Paso by force with the bounty hunter, Tom Horn at his side. The danger in Texas has not diminished, making the need for such men as Captain Creek and his band of Texas Rangers imperative. It is said, in order to kill wicked men you need a bad man, and Creek is up to the task. Ash Lingam reaches new heights with his latest novel of the Wild West and the Texas Rangers. Bringing the 1860s to life in his Tales of Western Adventures in Cowboy Justice. (Sundog Series Vol. No. 8)
Download or read book Cowboy Justice written by Jim Gober and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look into a period in American history full of sweeping changes--an intensely personal account of the Old West as told by the memoirs of Jim Gober, a Texas lawman.
Download or read book Ranger Justice written by James J. Griffin and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2006-07-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas Ranger Lieutenant Jim Blawcyzk is on the trail of the men responsible for the killing of a fellow Ranger and the disappearance of another. Jim's search will draw him into a web of deception, greed, and murder, where even a lawman's best friend may well be his deadly enemy. As Jim inserted the knife into a chink in the rocks, a bullet smacked into the wall just alongside his head, followed by the sharp crack of a rifle. Jim dove to his belly, pinned behind the inadequate cover of the ledge's slight lip as the hidden rifleman swept the rocks with an almost impossibly rapid fire. As the barrage of lead stopped for a brief instant, Jim chanced lifting his head ever so slightly, scanning the canyon in an attempt to locate the bushwhacker. "Got him spotted, on the rim over to the other side of the canyon," he said, as a glint of sunlight reflected off the gunman's rifle barrel for an instant. "Not that it'll do me much good," he muttered, ducking back as his assailant finished reloading and again swept the ledge with a rapid-fire volley. "My Winchester's still on my saddle, and he's way outta range for a six-gun, even tryin' a lucky shot. He can keep me pinned down here long as he wants. And sooner or later he's gonna nail me." As bullets whined over his precarious perch, Jim glanced downward, then, taking a desperate chance, threw himself over the edge of the shelf.
Download or read book Scorned Justice written by Margaret Daley and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2013 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Can love survive even when everything else is blown apart?
Download or read book Lone Star Justice written by Robert M. Utley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the annals of law enforcement few groups or agencies have become as encrusted with legend as the Texas Rangers. The always-readable historian Robert Utley has done a thorough job of chipping away these encrustations and revealing the Ranger's rather rag-and-bone, catch-as-catch-can beginning in a time when the Texas frontier was very far from being stable or safe. A fine book."--Larry McMurtry, author of Lonesome Dove From The Lone Ranger to Lonesome Dove, the Texas Rangers have been celebrated in fact and fiction for their daring exploits in bringing justice to the Old West. In Lone Star Justice, best-selling author Robert M. Utley captures the first hundred years of Ranger history, in a narrative packed with adventures worthy of Zane Grey or Larry McMurtry. The Rangers began in the 1820s as loose groups of citizen soldiers, banding together to chase Indians and Mexicans on the raw Texas frontier. Utley shows how, under the leadership of men like Jack Hays and Ben McCulloch, these fiercely independent fighters were transformed into a well-trained, cohesive team. Armed with a revolutionary new weapon, Samuel Colt's repeating revolver, they became a deadly fighting force, whether battling Comanches on the plains or storming the city of Monterey in the Mexican-American War. As the Rangers evolved from part-time warriors to full-time lawmen by 1874, they learned to face new dangers, including homicidal feuds, labor strikes, and vigilantes turned mobs. They battled train robbers, cattle thieves and other outlaws--it was Rangers, for example, who captured John Wesley Hardin, the most feared gunman in the West. Based on exhaustive research in Texas archives, this is the most authoritative history of the Texas Rangers in over half a century. It will stand alongside other classics of Western history by Robert M. Utley--a vivid portrait of the Old West and of the legendary men who kept the law on the lawless frontier. "A rip-snortin', six-guns-blazin' saga of good guys and bad guys who were sometimes one and the same. By taking on the Texas Rangers, Utley, an accomplished and well-regarded historian of the American West, risks treading on ground that is both hallowed and thoroughly documented. He skirts those issues by turning in a balanced history.... An accessible survey of some interesting--and bloody--times."--Kirkus Reviews
Download or read book A Texas Ranger Western Classic written by William MacLeod Raine and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 'A Texas Ranger,' William MacLeod Raine explores the wild and rugged terrain of the American West through the eyes of a Texas Ranger named Jim Hawkins. Set against the backdrop of lawlessness and violence, the novel follows Hawkins as he navigates the challenges of upholding justice in a land where outlaws reign supreme. Raine's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions of the frontier, creating a sense of danger and adventure that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. This Western classic is a gripping tale of courage, honor, and the pursuit of justice in a lawless land that will captivate fans of the genre. Raine's attention to detail and authentic portrayal of life in the American West make 'A Texas Ranger' a must-read for any lover of historical fiction. William MacLeod Raine's own experiences growing up in the West and his fascination with the frontier likely inspired him to pen this thrilling tale of the legendary Texas Rangers. His intimate knowledge of the landscape and his deep respect for the values of the Rangers shine through in his portrayal of Jim Hawkins and his fellow lawmen. As a classic of Western literature, 'A Texas Ranger' is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages, offering a glimpse into the rugged and untamed world of the Old West.
Download or read book Justice on the Frontier written by Jerry Snodgrass and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tale of the Cowboys, Outlaws, Indians, Cavalry, Buffalo Soldiers, and the Texas Rangers on the Wild West Frontier. Wes Steel left his Texas ranch home and family in the summer of 1878 for the western frontier. He fights Indians, Mexican Bandits, and outlaws throughout Texas and Mexico. There is no man quicker with a revolver or more deadly with a Winchester rifle than Wes. He joins the Texas Rangers, and his adventures make Texas and American history. His family faces the dangers of the frontier at the hands of hostile Indians, Outlaws, and Bandits.
Download or read book Caliber of Justice written by David C. Gooch and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Caliber of Justice is a two book series, containing eight adventures of Texas Ranger Shane Dawson. These stories tell the story of a young boy who experiences circumstances in his life that force him to seek revenge. Thanks to the aid and mentoring of two Texas Rangers, Shane Dawson becomes a welcomed help to them in tracking down the most violent criminals of west Texas, thus earning him the opportunity to himself become a Texas Ranger. The two books introduce you to Shane, and his acuaintenances, as they ride on many adventures together that span the course of Shane's life as a lawman. The Caliber of Justice allows the reader to become famliar with the main character and then follows him through his career as a Texas Ranger as he tracks down outlaws, robbers, Indians and horse thieves. The books contain the following adventures: BOOK 1: Texas Ranger Bounty Hunter Grapevine Stage Smoking Gun Book 2: Wagon Train Inside Man Cattle Drive Santa Maria
Download or read book Scorned Justice written by Margaret Daley and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When Texas Ranger Brody Calhoun is called to investigate an attack that has injured the brother of Brody's high school sweetheart, Rebecca Morgan, he thinks it's an open-and-shut case. But as Brody digs deeper, he realizes the attack may be related to an organized crime trial Rebecca will be overseeing."--Cover
Download or read book Twelve Years in the Saddle for Law and Order on the Frontiers of Texas written by Sergeant W. J. L. Sullivan and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-17 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sergeant W. J. L. Sullivan's 'Twelve Years in the Saddle for Law and Order on the Frontiers of Texas' is a riveting firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by law enforcement officers in the untamed wilderness of Texas during the late 19th century. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, Sullivan meticulously documents the daily struggles of maintaining law and order in a territory rife with outlaws and danger. His detailed descriptions of gunfights, pursuits, and arrests provide a vivid picture of life on the frontier, making this book a valuable historical resource for understanding the realities of law enforcement in the American West. Sullivan's emphasis on duty, honor, and courage shines through in his narrative, offering readers a glimpse into the mindset of a dedicated lawman who braved the dangers of the frontier in the name of justice. 'Twelve Years in the Saddle for Law and Order on the Frontiers of Texas' is a must-read for history enthusiasts, Western literature aficionados, and anyone interested in the challenges of maintaining order in a lawless land.
Download or read book Caliber of Justice written by David C. Gooch and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2011-02-04 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are eight adventures altogether, with each volume containing four adventures each. These stories tells the story of a young boy who experiances circumstances in his life that lead him to seek revenge. Thanks to the aid and mentoring of two Texas Rangers, Shane Dawson becomes a welcome help to them in tracking down the most violent criminals of west Texas, thus earning him the opportunity to himself become a Texas Ranger. The eight books introduce you to Shane and his acuaintenances as they ride on many adventures together that span the course of Shane's life as a lawman. The Caliber of Justice allows the reader to become famliar with the main character and then follow him through his career as a Texas Ranger as he tracks down outlaws, robbers, Indians and horse thieves. The books, in order, are: Texas Ranger Bounty Hunter Grapevine Stage Smoking Gun Wagon Train Inside Man Cattle Drive Santa Maria
Download or read book Bad Company and Burnt Powder written by Bob Alexander and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2014-07-15 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bad Company and Burnt Powder is a collection of twelve stories of when things turned "Western" in the nineteenth-century Southwest. Each chapter deals with a different character or episode in the Wild West involving various lawmen, Texas Rangers, outlaws, feudists, vigilantes, lawyers, and judges. Covered herein are the stories of Cal Aten, John Hittson, the Millican boys, Gid Taylor and Jim and Tom Murphy, Alf Rushing, Bob Meldrum and Noah Wilkerson, P. C. Baird, Gus Chenowth, Jim Dunaway, John Kinney, Elbert Hanks and Boyd White, and Eddie Aten. Within these pages the reader will meet a nineteen-year-old Texas Ranger figuratively dying to shoot his gun. He does get to shoot at people, but soon realizes what he thought was a bargain exacted a steep price. Another tale is of an old-school cowman who shut down illicit traffic in stolen livestock that had existed for years on the Llano Estacado. He was tough, salty, and had no quarter for cow-thieves or sympathy for any mealy-mouthed politicians. He cleaned house, maybe not too nicely, but unarguably successful he was. Then there is the tale of an accomplished and unbeaten fugitive, well known and identified for murder of a Texas peace officer. But the Texas Rangers couldn't find him. County sheriffs wouldn't hold him. Slipping away from bounty hunters, he hit Owlhoot Trail.
Download or read book Red Sky Morning written by Joe Pappalardo and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2022-06-28 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The explosive and bloody true history of Texas Rangers Company F, made up of hard men who risked their lives to bring justice to a lawless frontier. Between 1886 and 1888, Sergeant James Brooks, of Texas Ranger Company F, was engaged in three fatal gunfights, endured disfiguring bullet wounds, engaged in countless manhunts, was convicted of second-degree murder, and rattled Washington, D.C. with a request for a pardon from the US president. His story anchors the tale of Joe Pappalardo's Red Sky Morning, an epic saga of lawmen and criminals set in Texas during the waning years of the “Old West.” Alongside Brooks were the Rangers of Company F, who ranged from a pious teetotaler to a cowboy fleeing retribution for killing a man. They were all led by Captain William Scott, who cut his teeth as a freelance undercover informant but was facing the end of his Ranger career. Company F hunted criminals across Texas and beyond, killing them as needed, and were confident they could bring anyone to “Ranger justice.” But Brooks’ men met their match in the Conner family, East Texas master hunters and jailbreakers who were wanted for their part in a bloody family feud. The full story of Company F’s showdown with the Conner family is finally being told, with long-dead voices heard for the first time. This truly hidden history paints the grim picture of neighbors and relatives becoming snitches and bounty hunters, and a company of Texas Rangers who waded into the conflict only to find themselves in over their heads – and in the fight of their lives.
Download or read book Lonesome Justice written by Donald Robertson and published by . This book was released on 2019-04-12 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Need Help. In Presidio. Jake Clay Barlow, Texas Ranger, never turned his back on a friend, and he wasn't starting now. After receiving the cryptic message from Jake Coleman, his good friend, and fellow Texas Ranger, he immediately headed west. But the reason he now finds himself staked out in a dry river bed in West Texas was his thoughts of the girl he met in Austin. He had ignored his first rule. Always be alert. His mind, occupied with smiling lips, blonde hair, and blue eyes, failed to register the desperados until they had the drop on him. Now, the searing West Texas sun beats down on his exposed skin with the intensity of a blacksmith's furnace. Pain hammers every inch of his body, not only from the sun but from the hundreds of giant red ants that are devouring him one tiny bite at a time. What kind of trouble is Jake in? Is he still waiting in Presidio? Most importantly, will Clay survive the sun and the ants to help his friend?
Download or read book Whiskey River Ranger written by Bob Alexander and published by University of North Texas Press. This book was released on 2016-04-15 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Captain Frank Jones, a famed nineteenth-century Texas Ranger, said of his company-s top sergeant, Baz Outlaw (1854-1894), "A man of unusual courage and coolness and in a close place is worth two or three ordinary men." Another old-time Texas Ranger declared that Baz Outlaw "was one of the worst and most dangerous" because "he never knew what fear was." But not all thought so highly of him. In Whiskey River Ranger, Bob Alexander tells for the first time the full story of this troubled Texas Ranger and his losing battle with alcoholism. In his career Baz Outlaw wore a badge as a Texas Ranger and also as a Deputy U.S. Marshal. He could be a fearless and crackerjack lawman, as well as an unmanageable manic. Although Baz Outlaw's badge-wearing career was sometimes heroically creditable, at other times his self-induced nightmarish imbroglios teased and tested Texas Ranger management's resoluteness. Baz Outlaw's true-life story is jam-packed with fellows owning well-known names, including Texas Rangers, city marshals, sheriffs, and steely-eyed mean-spirited miscreants. Baz Outlaw's tale is complete with horseback chases, explosive train robberies, vigilante justice (or injustice), nighttime ambushes and bushwhacking, and episodes of scorching six-shooter finality. Baz met his end in a brothel brawl at the hands of John Selman, the same gunfighter who killed John Wesley Hardin.
Download or read book Lone Star Rising written by Elmer Kelton and published by Forge Books. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 704 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1999, with Forge's publication of The Buckskin Line, Elmer Kelton launched a series of novels on the formative years of the Texas Rangers. In Texas Justice, the first three of these critically acclaimed books are now brought together in a single volume. In The Buckskin Line, Kelton introduces the red-haired boy captured by a Comanche war party after the massacre of his family. Rescued by Mike Shannon, a member of a Texas "ranging company" protecting settlers from Indian raids, the boy known as Rusty is adopted by the Shannon family. In 1861, Mike Shannon is ambushed and killed, and Rusty follows in his footsteps and joins the Rangers. In the throes of the coming War Between the States, Rusty searches for the Confederates who lynched his adoptive father and awaits meeting the Comanche warrior who killed his family two decades past. At the end of the Civil War, Rusty Shannon is thrown adrift when the Rangers are disbanded, and makes his way to his home on the Red River, where he hopes to marry the girl he left behind, Geneva Monahan. But as Badger Boy, the second novel of the saga, unfolds, Geneva has married another man in Rusty's absence. Faced with this betrayal, he must contend with the hate-filled Confederate and Union soldiers infesting Texas and with the continuing Indian raids against innocent settlers. Rusty's own childhood captivity returns to haunt him when he rescues Andy, a white child called Badger Boy by his Comanche captors. In The Way of the Coyote, Andy rides with Rusty Shannon as the Rangers are re-formed in postwar turmoil. With Texas overrun with outlaws, disenfranchised Confederate veterans, nightriders, and marauding Comanche bands, Rusty tries to resume his pre-war life. When his friend Shanty, a freed slave, is burned out of his home by Ku Klux Klan and Rusty's own homestead is confiscated by a murderous band of thugs, he must follow perilous trails before he can put the war and its aftermath behind him. Texas Justice is not only a masterful re-creation of the early years of the Texas Rangers, it is vintage Elmer Kelton, the undisputed master of the Western story. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Download or read book Texas Ranger Creek West to Tombstone written by Ash Lingam and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Texas Ranger Captain Ridge Creek continues to combat the Violence prevalent in the Texan territory after the Great Civil War. Along the trail, Creek meets Mountain Man Seth Kinman. Tracked by a Comanche War Party, hell-bent on killing the old Buffalo Hunter. From Laredo to Galveston, only to end up riding all the way across Texas, New Mexico and on to Tombstone to help out the Captain's old friend and gunfighter, James Butler Hickok. The state of Arizona is now fallen into complete lawlessness, and Hickok has taken on himself to bring order to the area. Once again, Ash Lingam brings his characters to life mixing the historically factual of the real-life Old West with his Western Tales and the hardest lawman of all, Captain Creek or known to the Comanche as the feared "With Dead Eyes." (Sundog Series Vol. 6)
