Authors Bob Alexander and Donaly E. Brice grappled with several issues when deciding how to relate a general history of the Texas Rangers. Should emphasis be placed on their frontier defense against Indians, or focus more on their role as guardians of the peace and statewide law…
"Covers every known Ranger unit 1823 to present, explanation of the time period covered, entries on each unit's commanders, periods of service, activities, and supervising authorities. Appendices cover the Rangers' battle record, a history of the badge, and Rangers who died in s…
For the common defense : Rangers in colonial Tejas (1823 - 1835) -- Gained by war : Rangers of the Revolution and Republic (1835 - 1845) -- Los Diablos Tejanos : Rangers in the U.S.-Mexican War (1846 - 1848) -- Rangers of the old stamp : the Texas mounted volunteers (1848 - 1861…
"Covers every known Ranger unit 1823 to present, explanation of the time period covered, entries on each unit's commanders, periods of service, activities, and supervising authorities. Appendices cover the Rangers' battle record, a history of the badge, and Rangers who died in s…
"Covers every known Ranger unit 1823 to present, explanation of the time period covered, entries on each unit's commanders, periods of service, activities, and supervising authorities. Appendices cover the Rangers' battle record, a history of the badge, and Rangers who died in s…
The Mason County "Hoo Doo" War, 1874-1902
The Mason County "Hoo Doo" War, 1874-1902
In 1874, the "Hoo Doo" War erupted in the Texas Hill Country of Mason County. The author analyzes the myths and legends surrounding the feud and presents an account of what happened in Mason County - a case study in frontier violence of the bloodiest kind.
The Mason County "Hoo Doo" War, 1874-1902
In 1874, the ""Hoo Doo"" War erupted in the Texas Hill Country of Mason County. The author analyzes the myths and legends surrounding the feud and presents an account of what happened in Mason County - a case study in frontier violence of the bloodiest kind.
The Mason County "Hoo Doo" War, 1874-1902
A haunting story of ethnic strife, human frailty, betrayal, vengeance, and the harrowing repercussions of mob justice.
The Mason County "Hoo Doo" War, 1874-1902
In 1874, the "Hoo Doo" War erupted in the Texas Hill Country of Mason County. The author analyzes the myths and legends surrounding the feud and presents an account of what happened in Mason County - a case study in frontier violence of the bloodiest kind
A comprehensive history of the Texas Rangers on the lower Rio Grande between 1846 and 1861, that examines the violence and brutality against Spanish-speaking people of the region.
