The Texas Rangers
Few law enforcement agencies have attracted more publicity and attention than the Texas Rangers. Founded in 1823 and periodically reorganized to face new challenges, this small, specialized force has confronted or investigated some of the most challenging crimes and events in Texas history, including wars, border conflicts, strikes, riots, bootlegging, kidnapping, murder, and corruption. In the process, the Texas Rangers have inspired countless legends and stories, many of which have been...
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Introduction 7\ 1 Early Rangers 11\ 2 Patrolling the Frontier 23\ 3 The Late 19th Century 36\ 4 Lawless Years 48\ 5 A New Department 60\ 6 Modern Problems 73\ 7 Ranger Heroes 88\ 8 Fictional Rangers 100\ Chronology 111\ Endonotes 113\ Bibliography 121\ Further Resources 122\ Index 123\ About the Author 128
