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E-bok
Engelska, 201823 kr
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"In offering this book to the public, I have not undertaken to present a history of my life. I do not consider my life of enough importance to warrant making a book about it. What I have undertaken to do is to tell some of the exciting experiences that have fallen to the lot of that noble band, the Texas Ranger force, of which I had the honor to be a member for twelve years."Contents:A Runaway Better Days An Indian Raid A Thief Ben Hughes A Buffalo Hunt A Stolen Herd The Hanging of Bill LonglyThe Capture of Henry Carothers An Exciting Fisticuff Waterspout at Quanah Five People Beg for Food The Murder of Hartman The Chase After Del Dean, When I Break My Arm and Ankle The Capture and Escape of Morris, the Noted Murderer The Arrest of Hollingsworth The Capture of Mayes, The Noted Horse Thief Exciting Experiences While Pursuing Bill James Indians on The Warpath The Opening of the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Strip A Cup and Saucer Event A Prisoner Escapes The Capture of Rip Pearce A Practical Joker Gets Into Trouble Race Thomas is Guarded A Sad Farewell A Clever Thief is Caught The Gordon Train Robbery The Surrender of Four Train Robbers The Pursuit of Bill Cook and Jim Turner A Miserable Night My Experiences With a Bearskin Overcoat A Lively Chase Battle in the Dugout An Exciting Experience With Indians The Arrest of Jerome LoftosThe Capture and Trial of SwinThe Capture of Ihart and SpreyA Prize Fight Prevented A Bank Robbery A Call to Hartley On the Trail of Train Robbers The San Saba Mob A Bad Dog A Good Time Lost Fording the River Girls Try to Kiss Neal The Capture of Wax Lee The Cowboys'' Reunion Hidden Witnesses The Hanging of Morrison A Prayer I Shoot Myself A Call for Protection Unknown Victim Falls in a Gun Fight at Dalhart
E-bok
Engelska, 201823 kr
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In ''12 Years in the Saddle: For Law and Order on the Frontiers of Texas'' by Sergeant W. J. L. Sullivan, readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the rugged landscapes of frontier Texas, where the author served as a lawman for over a decade. Sullivan''s writing style is vivid and gripping, capturing the harsh realities of life on the edge of civilization during the late 19th century. The book provides valuable insights into the challenges faced by those tasked with upholding law and order in the untamed West. Sullivan''s firsthand accounts of skirmishes with outlaws and confrontations with ruthless desperados make for a compelling read, shedding light on a largely overlooked aspect of American history. This memoir stands out as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by those who dedicated their lives to maintaining peace in the wild territories of the West. Readers with an interest in frontier history and tales of adventure will appreciate Sullivan''s gripping narrative.