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Tracking the Texas Rangers : The Twentieth Century /
This is an anthology of fifteen previously published articles and chapter excerpts covering key topics of the Texas Rangers during the twentieth century. The task of determining the role of the Rangers as the state evolved and what they actually accomplished for the benefit of the state is a difficu...
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| Format: | Electronic eBook |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Denton, Texas :
University of North Texas Press,
[2013]
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| Edition: | First edition. |
| Series: | Book collections on Project MUSE.
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| Online Access: | Texto completo |
| Summary: | This is an anthology of fifteen previously published articles and chapter excerpts covering key topics of the Texas Rangers during the twentieth century. The task of determining the role of the Rangers as the state evolved and what they actually accomplished for the benefit of the state is a difficult challenge. The actions of the Rangers fit no easy description. There is a dark side to the story of the Rangers; during the Mexican Revolution, for example, some murdered with impunity. Others sought to restore order in the border communities as well as in the remainder of Texas. It is not lack of interest that complicates the unveiling of the mythical force. With the possible exception of the Alamo, probably more has been written about the Texas Rangers than any other aspect of Texas history. This book covers leaders such as Captains Bill McDonald, "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, and Barry Caver, accomplished Rangers like Joaquin Jackson and Arthur Hill, and the use of Rangers in the Mexican Revolution. Chapters discuss their role in the oil fields, in riots, and in capturing outlaws. Most importantly, the Rangers of the twentieth century experienced great changes in investigative techniques, strategy, and intelligence gathering. This book looks at the use of Rangers in labor disputes, in race issues, and in the Tejano civil rights movement. |
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| Item Description: | Companion book to: Tracking the Texas Rangers: the nineteenth century. Denton : University of North Texas Press, 2012. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (320 pages): illustrations |
| ISBN: | 9781574415407 |