William warren sterling (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. General Bill"" Sterling, as his friends called him, was a Texas Ranger of the old tradition - hard-riding and fearless but not a killer. Rising through the ranks, he became commander of the famed Rangers in the 1930s, when he served as adjutant general of Texas. His own story, told with warmth and vigor, is filled with adventures in the South Texas cattle country, the remote Ranger camps on the Río Grande, and the early Texas oil fields. As captain of Company D, the last horseback ranger company, he scouted on practically all the large ranches in Texas, pursuing bandits, rustlers, and outlaws. He participated in the conflicts, political and otherwise, that characterized early twentieth-century Texas. Through his skill, courage, and devotion to duty, coupled with a genuinely compassionate nature, he became a legend in the Southwest.This memoir is rich in stories that are dry, droll, and full of punch - a genuine work of southwestern Americana, Texas style.Bob Schoenke's drawings are complemented by many rare photographs of Rangers and the land they patrolled, as well as individuals from all walks of life with whom the General was acquainted.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Cover wear and adhesive marks on rear cover. Owner's name inside front cover. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. General shelf/age wear. Pages/boards clean, binding sturdy.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. Dust jacket is very good only with several tears and chipping. Book has previous owner's short gift inscription and date on title page and has a very slight tobacco odor. Pages are clean and unmarked. A nice copy. International shipping may require added postage charges.…

Zustand: New. In English.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Includes dust jacket. First Edition. dj in mylar sleeve, shows minor wear and rubbing. pages clean. first edition.

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. reissue edition. 556 pages. 9.10x6.90x1.60 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Edition Not Stated. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Front inside flap has been taped to rest of dj, large chips at top and bottom of spine, price-clipped, nicks and scuffs along edges, pages toned, bumps, rubbing, creases, edge and shelf wear. Heavy, thick book requires extra postage for priority or international shipping. Bob Schoenke (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Zustand: NF. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: VG. 1st Edition. 524 pages illustrations 25 cm. ; brown leather-backed coarse linen with gilt spine lettering ; rubbed dj in mylar. Adams Six-Guns 2141: "Has chapters on the Bandit Ware and material on Sam Bass, Frank Jackson, Gregorio Cortez, and other Texas badmen." This is a HEAVY volume (1.4 kg / 3 lbs) and extra shipping will apply. Much on Texas badmen including Sam Bass, Frank Jackson, Gregorio Cortez and others, as well as chapters on the Bandit War by a Texas Ranger who served in the most remote camps on the Rio Grande, and eventually became the commander of all Rangers.the Adjutant General of Texas. Adams Six-Guns 2141, Burs 376 "This author has a chapter on Sam Bass, and though his account of his career is largely accurate, there are a few errors which should be corrected." (This is just about as kind and charitable as Adams gets, quite remarkable.). Schoenke, Bob (illustrator).…