Texas Lawmen, 1835-1899
Author | : Clifford R. Caldwell |
Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2011-02-18 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781614236337 |
ISBN-13 | : 161423633X |
Rating | : 4/5 (37 Downloads) |
Download or read book Texas Lawmen, 1835-1899 written by Clifford R. Caldwell and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-18 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tally of Texas lawmen killed during the states first sixty-five years of organized law enforcement is truly staggering. From Texas Rangers the likes of Silas Mercer Parker Jr., gunned down at Parkers Fort in 1836, to Denton County sheriff s deputy Floyd Coberly, murdered by an inmate in 1897 after ten days on the job, this collection accounts for all of those unsung heroes. Not merely an attempt to retell a dozen popular peace officer legends, Texas Lawmen, 18351899 represents thousands of hours of research conducted over more than a decade. Ron DeLord and Cliff Caldwell have carefully assembled a unique and engaging chronicle of Texas history.