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LoC No.: 09007930
Title: Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger: A Story of Frontier Reform
Original Publication: United States: J. J. Little & Ives Co.,1909.
Credits: Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger: A Story of Frontier Reform" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the life and career of Captain Bill McDonald, a renowned Texas Ranger known for his formidable law enforcement efforts in the turbulent frontier days of Texas, particularly in areas plagued by outlaws and lawlessness. The narrative focuses on McDonald's fierce commitment to restoring order during a time of crime, violence, and social upheaval. The beginning of the story introduces Captain Bill McDonald as a legendary figure in Texas, his reputation inspiring both respect among good citizens and fear among criminals. The text describes his upbringing in Mississippi, the impact of the Civil War on his family, and his eventual move to Texas. It highlights his early experiences that honed his skills in marksmanship and leadership, setting the stage for his future endeavors as a lawman. As the text unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the challenges he faced and the reformative actions he undertook to combat the rampant crime in various regions, culminating in his distinguished service in the Texas Rangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937
Contributor: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 66849
Published: Nov 30, 2021
Downloads: 244
Language: English
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas
Subject: Texas -- History -- 1846-1950
Subject: McDonald, William Jesse, 1852-1918
Subject: Texas Rangers -- Biography
Subject: Peace officers -- Texas -- Biography
Subject: Outlaws -- Texas -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 09007930
Title: Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger: A Story of Frontier Reform
Original Publication: United States: J. J. Little & Ives Co.,1909.
Credits: Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger: A Story of Frontier Reform" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the life and career of Captain Bill McDonald, a renowned Texas Ranger known for his formidable law enforcement efforts in the turbulent frontier days of Texas, particularly in areas plagued by outlaws and lawlessness. The narrative focuses on McDonald's fierce commitment to restoring order during a time of crime, violence, and social upheaval. The beginning of the story introduces Captain Bill McDonald as a legendary figure in Texas, his reputation inspiring both respect among good citizens and fear among criminals. The text describes his upbringing in Mississippi, the impact of the Civil War on his family, and his eventual move to Texas. It highlights his early experiences that honed his skills in marksmanship and leadership, setting the stage for his future endeavors as a lawman. As the text unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the challenges he faced and the reformative actions he undertook to combat the rampant crime in various regions, culminating in his distinguished service in the Texas Rangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937
Contributor: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
EBook No.: 66849
Published: Nov 30, 2021
Downloads: 244
Language: English
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas
Subject: Texas -- History -- 1846-1950
Subject: McDonald, William Jesse, 1852-1918
Subject: Texas Rangers -- Biography
Subject: Peace officers -- Texas -- Biography
Subject: Outlaws -- Texas -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Mississippi River and Valley. Middle West
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.