The Ranger Ideal Volume 3: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987
Established in Waco in 1968, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum honors the iconic Texas Rangers, a service that has existed, in one form or another, since 1823. Thirty-one individuals—whose lives span more than two centuries—have been enshrined in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. They have become legendary symbols of Texas and the American West. In The Ranger Ideal Volume 3, Darren L. Ivey presents capsule biographies of the twelve inductees who served Texas in the twentieth century. In the first portion of the book, Ivey describes the careers of the “Big Four” Ranger captains—Will L. Wright, Frank Hamer, Tom R. Hickman, and Manuel “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas—as well as those of Charles E. Miller and Marvin “Red” Burton. Ivey then moves into the mid-century and discusses Robert A. Crowder, John J. Klevenhagen, Clinton T. Peoples, and James E. Riddles. Ivey concludes with Bobby Paul Doherty and Stanley K. Guffey, both of whom gave their lives in the line of duty. Using primary records and reliable secondary sources, and rejecting apocryphal tales, The Ranger Ideal presents the true stories of these intrepid men who enforced the law with gallantry, grit, and guns. This Volume 3 is the finale in a three-volume series covering all of the Texas Rangers inducted in the Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas.
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The Ranger Ideal Volume 3: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987
Established in Waco in 1968, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum honors the iconic Texas Rangers, a service that has existed, in one form or another, since 1823. Thirty-one individuals—whose lives span more than two centuries—have been enshrined in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. They have become legendary symbols of Texas and the American West. In The Ranger Ideal Volume 3, Darren L. Ivey presents capsule biographies of the twelve inductees who served Texas in the twentieth century. In the first portion of the book, Ivey describes the careers of the “Big Four” Ranger captains—Will L. Wright, Frank Hamer, Tom R. Hickman, and Manuel “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas—as well as those of Charles E. Miller and Marvin “Red” Burton. Ivey then moves into the mid-century and discusses Robert A. Crowder, John J. Klevenhagen, Clinton T. Peoples, and James E. Riddles. Ivey concludes with Bobby Paul Doherty and Stanley K. Guffey, both of whom gave their lives in the line of duty. Using primary records and reliable secondary sources, and rejecting apocryphal tales, The Ranger Ideal presents the true stories of these intrepid men who enforced the law with gallantry, grit, and guns. This Volume 3 is the finale in a three-volume series covering all of the Texas Rangers inducted in the Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas.
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The Ranger Ideal Volume 3: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987

The Ranger Ideal Volume 3: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987

by Darren L Ivey
The Ranger Ideal Volume 3: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987

The Ranger Ideal Volume 3: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1898-1987

by Darren L Ivey

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Established in Waco in 1968, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum honors the iconic Texas Rangers, a service that has existed, in one form or another, since 1823. Thirty-one individuals—whose lives span more than two centuries—have been enshrined in the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame. They have become legendary symbols of Texas and the American West. In The Ranger Ideal Volume 3, Darren L. Ivey presents capsule biographies of the twelve inductees who served Texas in the twentieth century. In the first portion of the book, Ivey describes the careers of the “Big Four” Ranger captains—Will L. Wright, Frank Hamer, Tom R. Hickman, and Manuel “Lone Wolf” Gonzaullas—as well as those of Charles E. Miller and Marvin “Red” Burton. Ivey then moves into the mid-century and discusses Robert A. Crowder, John J. Klevenhagen, Clinton T. Peoples, and James E. Riddles. Ivey concludes with Bobby Paul Doherty and Stanley K. Guffey, both of whom gave their lives in the line of duty. Using primary records and reliable secondary sources, and rejecting apocryphal tales, The Ranger Ideal presents the true stories of these intrepid men who enforced the law with gallantry, grit, and guns. This Volume 3 is the finale in a three-volume series covering all of the Texas Rangers inducted in the Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781574418538
Publisher: University of North Texas Press
Publication date: 08/15/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
File size: 6 MB

About the Author

Darren L. Ivey is an independent researcher who lives in Manhattan, Kansas. He is the author of The Ranger Ideal Volume 1: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1823-1861 and The Ranger Ideal Volume 2: Texas Rangers in the Hall of Fame, 1874-1930.

Table of Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments vii

Introduction xiii

Timeline of Texas Ranger History (1898-1987) xv

Chapter 1 "A Well-Deserved Reputation" William L. Wright 1

Chapter 2 "A Living Legend" Frank A. Hamer 81

Chapter 3 "A Daring and Honorable Lawman" Thomas R. Hickman 185

Chapter 4 "A Most Formidable Ranger" Charles E. Miller 247

Chapter 5 "Meaningful Accomplishments" Manuel T. Gonzaullas 285

Chapter 6 "He Would Not a Be Stampeded" Marvin Burton 351

Chapter 7 "Always Faithful" Robert A. Crowder 411

Chapter 8 "Absolute Zeal and Commitment" John J. Klevenhagen 445

Chapter 9 "A Contradictory Figure" Clinton T. Peoples 499

Chapter 10 "Quiet, Steady Professional" James E. Riddles 539

Chapter 11 "Knew the Risks Well" Bobby Paul Doherty 573

Chapter 12 "Sheer Grit, Raw Courage" Stanley Keith Guffey 593

Afterword 611

Endnotes 615

Bibliography 767

Index 799

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