Six Years With the Texas Rangers: 1875 to 1881 (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A Frontier Lawman's Memoir of Outlaw Pursuits, Border Battles, and Justice in Reconstruction TexasBy James B. Gillett
Length7h 46m
About this audiobook
James B. Gillett's Six Years With the Texas Rangers: 1875 to 1881 is a vivid memoir of frontier law enforcement during one of the most turbulent periods in post–Civil War Texas. Written in a direct, plainspoken style, the book blends eyewitness testimony, adventure narrative, and historical documentation, recounting pursuits of outlaws, conflicts along the border, and encounters with Native peoples. Its literary context lies within the tradition of Western reminiscence, yet it retains unusual value for its restraint, specificity, and insider's view of Ranger life. Gillett joined the Texas Rangers as a young man and served under notable captains during years when the institution was central to imposing order across vast and contested territory. His later career as a marshal, rancher, and businessman further shaped his retrospective understanding of violence, justice, and settlement. The memoir reflects both the attitudes of its era and the practical knowledge of someone who lived the events he describes. This book is recommended for readers of Western history, frontier memoir, and Texas studies. It offers an indispensable primary account—dramatic, candid, and historically revealing—while inviting modern readers to examine both the legend and the realities of the Rangers.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.4 (1.6K)
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GenreBiography and Memoir
Length7 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 10, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Chapter I. The Making of a Ranger
3Chapter II. The Texas Rangers
4Chapter III. I Join The Rangers
5Chapter IV. My First Brush with Indians
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6Chapter V. The Mason County War
7Chapter VI. Major Jones and His Escort
8Chapter VII. The Horrell-higgins Feud
9Chapter VIII. Service with Reynolds, the Intrepid
10Chapter IX. Sam Bass and His Train Robber Gang
11Chapter X. A Winter of Quiet and a Transfer
12Chapter XI. The Salt Lake War and a Long Trek
13Chapter XII. Our First Fight with Apaches
14Chapter XIII. Scouting in Mexico
15Chapter XIV. Treacherous Braves, a Faithful Dog, and a Murder
16Chapter XV. Victorio Becomes a Good Indian
17Chapter XVI. Some Undesirable Recruits
18Chapter XVII. Last Fight Between Rangers and Apaches
19Chapter XVIII. An International Episode
20Chapter XIX. Last Scoutings
21Chapter XX. Fruits of Ranger Service
22Memorable Quotes
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