The Men Who Wear the Star
The Story of the Texas Rangers
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Law Enforcement, History, Military, World War II, Americas, United States
| Author: | Charles M. Robinson, III | ISBN: | 9780375505355 |
| Publisher: | Random House Publishing Group | Publication: | July 25, 2000 |
| Imprint: | Random House | Language: | English |
| Author: | Charles M. Robinson, III |
| ISBN: | 9780375505355 |
| Publisher: | Random House Publishing Group |
| Publication: | July 25, 2000 |
| Imprint: | Random House |
| Language: | English |
Here is the first full telling of the most colorful and famous law enforcers of our time. For years, the Texas Rangers have been historical figures shrouded in myth. Charles M. Robinson III has sifted through the tall tales to reach the heart of this storied organization. The Men Who Wear the Star details the history of the Rangers, from their beginnings, spurred by Stephen Austin, and their formal organization in 1835, to the gangster era with Bonnie and Clyde, and on through to modern times. Filled with memorable characters, it is energetic and fast-paced, making this the definitive record of the exploits and accomplishments of the Texas Rangers.
Here is the first full telling of the most colorful and famous law enforcers of our time. For years, the Texas Rangers have been historical figures shrouded in myth. Charles M. Robinson III has sifted through the tall tales to reach the heart of this storied organization. The Men Who Wear the Star details the history of the Rangers, from their beginnings, spurred by Stephen Austin, and their formal organization in 1835, to the gangster era with Bonnie and Clyde, and on through to modern times. Filled with memorable characters, it is energetic and fast-paced, making this the definitive record of the exploits and accomplishments of the Texas Rangers.
