Knowles, Thomas W., 1955-

They rode for the Lone Star : the saga of the Texas Rangers / Thomas W. Knowles. - Dallas, Tex. : Taylor Pub. Co., - volumes <1-> : illustrations (some color), maps ; 29 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

[v. 1]. The birth of Texas the Civil War.

An illustrated history of the Texas Rangers, tracing their origins as mounted volunteers, discussing their service to the Lone Star State, especially during the Mexican and Civil Wars, and providing insight into the lives of some of the organization's most famous heroes.

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Texas Rangers--History--19th century.
Texas Rangers.
Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry Regiment, 8th.


1800-1950


Frontier and pioneer life--Texas.
Frontier and pioneer life.
Texas Rangers.
Law enforcement--Texas.


Texas--History--1846-1950.
Texas--History--Republic, 1836-1846.
Texas.
United States, Texas--History--19th century.
United States, Texas--Occupations.
United States, Texas--Military history--Regimental histories.--Civil War, 1861-1865


History.

F391 / .K69 1999

976.4/04