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Texas Ranger

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

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Texas Ranger

By: John Boessenecker
Narrated by: Graham Winton
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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 Hamer's 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 front lines 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 Revolution's 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.

©2016 John Boessenecker (P)2016 Recorded Books Biographies & Memoirs United States American History Old West Historical Americas True Crime Wild West State & Local Mafia
Thorough Research • Historical Accuracy • Excellent Narration • Compelling Storytelling • Valuable History • Good Pacing

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This was a very interesting narrative. I'm happy I selected it. As a history buff, I've learned well that the snippets of people's lives we are in history do not paint a full picture of their lives.

I was fascinated to learn the facts about Frank Hamer.

definitely worth your time.

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Wonderfully written and great story. Kept me interested through the entire book. Not one dull moment

Great history lesson of Texas

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As a retired Texas peace officer, I enjoyed this book. The writer did his research well giving a lot of detail.

Detailed history

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The book was excellent. Well written and most of all it set the record straight regarding one of the most important lawmen of the 20 century. His name has been reduced to obscurity, sadly. Perhaps this volume will help to bring Frank Hamer back to the place in history which is properly his.
Finally, the narrator deserves much credit for his excellent narration.

The story of a great lawman

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This was a fun listen. They don’t make men like frank hammer anymore - a man governed by courage and a strong sense of right and wrong.

When frank was wrong he was often wrong for the right reasons.

An interesting man and interesting life

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