Six Years With the Texas Rangers: 1875 to 1881 (eBook)

Enriched edition. Frontier Adventures of a Texas Ranger

James B. Gillett (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
177 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
859-654779105-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Six Years With the Texas Rangers: 1875 to 1881," James B. Gillett offers a vivid and compelling memoir that chronicles his experiences as a Texas Ranger during a transformative period in the American West. Gillett's narrative is marked by a concise and engaging literary style; he skillfully combines firsthand accounts with rich details of law enforcement challenges, the sociopolitical landscape of post-Civil War America, and the ruggedness of the Texan terrain. The book captures the spirit and ethos of the Rangers while reflecting broader themes of justice, valor, and the complexities of frontier life. James B. Gillett served with distinction in the Texas Rangers, a background that imbues his writing with authenticity and authority. His experiences reflect not only personal bravery but also the fateful intersections of law enforcement and societal change. Gillett's insights hint at the moral ambiguities faced by those on the frontier, likely influenced by his desire to document and make sense of the tumultuous environment in which he operated. This book is highly recommended for anyone interested in the history of the Texas Rangers, American law enforcement, and the broader narrative of the American West. Gillett's memoir serves as both a historical document and an exhilarating read, offering invaluable perspectives for scholars and enthusiasts alike.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 27.12.2023
• Einführung: Victor Ball
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Victor Ball
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Schlagworte: 19th Century History • American frontier stories • American Revolution • American West History • American West narrative • Apache battles • Authentic frontier life • Baca brothers capture • Bill O'Reilly • Civil War • cowboy culture • Empire of the Summer Moon • firsthand accounts history • frontier law enforcement • Frontier memoir • historical lawmen experiences • historical nonfiction • Ken Follett • law enforcement biography • Law enforcement narratives • Lincoln • Mexico • military memoirs Texas • Native Americans • old west lawman • Old West lawmen • Outlaw pursuit stories • post-Civil War Texas • ron chernow • Texas • Texas Ranger memoir • Texas Rangers Hall of Fame • Texas Rangers history • Texas Rangers memoir • true crime narratives • Western literature • Wild West adventures