Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, the Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde

Description: Texas Ranger by John Boessenecker The New York Times Best Seller! "Frank Hamer, last of the old breed of Texas Rangers, has not fared well in history or popular culture. John Boessenecker now restores this incredible Ranger to his proper place alongside such fabled lawmen as Wyatt Earp and Eliot Ness. Here is a grand adventure story, told with grace and authority by a master historian of American law enforcement. Frank Hamer can rest easy as readers will finally learn the truth behind his amazing career, spanning the end of the Wild West through the bloody days of the gangsters." --Paul Andrew Hutton, author of The Apache Wars To most Americans, Frank Hamer is known only as the "villain" of the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde. Now, in Texas Ranger, historian John Boessenecker sets out to restore Hamers good name and prove that he was, in fact, a classic American hero. From the horseback days of the Old West through the gangster days of the 1930s, Hamer stood on the frontlines of some of the most important and exciting periods in American history. He participated in the Bandit War of 1915, survived the climactic gunfight in the last blood feud of the Old West, battled the Mexican Revolutions spillover across the border, protected African Americans from lynch mobs and the Ku Klux Klan, and ran down gangsters, bootleggers, and Communists. When at last his career came to an end, it was only when he ran up against another legendary Texan: Lyndon B. Johnson. Written by one of the most acclaimed historians of the Old West, Texas Ranger is the first biography to tell the full story of this near-mythic lawman. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography JOHN BOESSENECKER, a San Francisco trial lawyer and former police officer, is considered one of the leading authorities on crime and law enforcement in the Old West. He is the award-winning author of Bandido: The Life and Times of Tiburcio Vasquez. In 2011 and 2013, True West magazine named Boessenecker Best Nonfiction Writer. He has appeared frequently as a historical commentator on PBS, The History Channel, A&E, and other networks. Review Quote "In terms of sheer action and violence, from close-quarters gunfights to Mexican-border ambushes to face-offs with lynch mobs, Im hard-pressed to think of [a biography of an American lawman and detective] that rivals John Boesseneckers excellent Texas Ranger ... a notable achievement." - Wall Street Journal "Fair-minded and thorough." - The New York Times Book Review "A fascinating look into the epic life of one of the greatest American lawmen of the 20th century." - San Antonio Express-News Details ISBN1250131596 Author John Boessenecker Short Title TEXAS RANGER Pages 528 Publisher Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martins Griffin Language English ISBN-10 1250131596 ISBN-13 9781250131591 Format Paperback DEWEY 363.2092 Year 2017 Publication Date 2017-07-03 Subtitle The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, the Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde Imprint Thomas Dunne Book for St. Martins Griffin UK Release Date 2017-07-03 Audience General Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116379603;

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