Six Years With the Texas Rangers: 1875-1881

Six Years With the Texas Rangers: 1875-1881" is a memoir written by James B. Gillett, a former lawman who served as a Texas Ranger during the late 19th century. In this book, Gillett recounts his experiences and adventures while serving in the Texas Rangers from 1875 to 1881. The memoir provides a firsthand account of the challenges and dangers faced by the Texas Rangers during that period, including their efforts to maintain law and order in a rugged and often lawless frontier region. Gillett shares stories of gunfights, pursuit of outlaws, and the unique aspects of life as a Ranger in Texas during that era. Overall, the book offers readers a glimpse into the life and work of the Texas Rangers in the late 1800s, as seen through the eyes of James B. Gillett, providing historical insight into the law enforcement and frontier justice of the time. Read more