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.
"The Texas Rangers have been the source of tall tales and the stuff of legend as well as a growing darker reputation. But the story of the Rangers along the Mexican border between Texas statehood and the onset of the Civil War has been largely overlooked--until now. This engagin…
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.
"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…