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Jul 25, 2000 | ISBN 9780375505355 Buy
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Jul 25, 2000 | ISBN 9780375505355
Here is the first full telling of the most colorful and famous law enforcers of our time. For years, the Texas Rangers have been historical figures shrouded in myth. Charles M. Robinson III has sifted through the tall tales to reach the heart of this storied organization. The Men Who Wear the Star details the history of the Rangers, from their beginnings, spurred by Stephen Austin, and their formal organization in 1835, to the gangster era with Bonnie and Clyde, and on through to modern times. Filled with memorable characters, it is energetic and fast-paced, making this the definitive record of the exploits and accomplishments of the Texas Rangers.
Charles M. Robinson III is a native of Texas and a graduate of St. Edward’s University in Austin and the University of Texas Pan American. He is the author of several books on the Old West, including Bad Hand: A… More about Charles M. Robinson, III
"Charles M. Robinson… deftly balances the Rangers’ more admirable exploits with darker tales of revenge, looting, and lynching… There is much to admire…"–The New York Times Book Review"Well done and richly documented, with an impressive bibliography." —The Washington Post
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