| Author |
Gillett, James B., 1856-1937 |
| LoC No. |
22002108
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| Title |
Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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| Alternate Title |
6 Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881
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| Original Publication |
United States: Von Boeckmann-Jones Co.,1921.
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| Credits |
Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Six Years with the Texas Rangers, 1875 to 1881" by James B. Gillett is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the author's personal experiences as a Texas Ranger during a turbulent period marked by conflicts with Native American tribes and local feuds. Gillett's narrative serves as a testament to the adventures, challenges, and camaraderie found in the life of these legendary lawmen. The opening of the book establishes the author's motivations for becoming a Texas Ranger, tracing his passion for adventure to his upbringing and family history. Gillett provides insights into his childhood in Austin, Texas, including tales told by his father about frontier life and his aspirations of becoming a frontiersman. He goes on to detail how he eventually joined the Rangers in June 1875, sharing anecdotes about his early experiences, training, and the camaraderie among fellow Rangers. The narrative effectively sets the stage for the thrilling adventures and dangerous encounters that characterized his service on the frontier. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F350.5: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
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| Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas
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| Subject |
Texas -- History -- 1846-1950
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| Subject |
Texas Rangers
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| Subject |
Gillett, James B., 1856-1937
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
65675 |
| Release Date |
Jun 23, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Apr 23, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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