The Last Lawmen

by Jack Cummings

Book Overview

During the first decade of the 1900s, a smal l band of lawmen known as the Arizona Rangers work to make t he territory safe enough for statehood. When one of the rang ers is dismissed due to his... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802741436
• ISBN13: 9780802741431
• Release Date: January 1994
• Publisher: Walker & Company
• Length: 183 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

ARIZONA RANGERS, 1900

I'm a fan of Mr. Cummings's western novels, having several on my personal shelves while reading others from various libraries. This particular book has it locale in Arizona Territory in the era of 1901 when the Arizona Rangers were formed, a single company of 26 men. Never intended to be a permanent force, the Rangers were the Territory's attempt to rid Arizona Territory of the 'rampant outlawry' taking place in the early part of the 20th century. Some history is offered along the way, but also a fictional story of how two particular Rangers, Wes Barnes and Jake Kenyon, daily lives and activities are thrown together due to other's criminal behavior. With a background of dislike between these two men the fictional story has its moments of drama and suspense. These two Rangers are sent out to foil cattle rustling, gun running, bank robbing, train robbing, and any other mission their boss, Captain Ryerson, sees fit to hand them. Sometimes they work only in Arizona Territory while at other times they are sent a day's ride or so into Mexico to apprehend American criminals. They receive the lofty sum of $100.00 per month in pay, and their boss believes they need to either earn it or turn in their badges. Rangers are always on the move, and need to provide their own ammunition and horses. Train rides are free, though. A great western story from the pen of a fine writer of westerns. Let er rip, pards. Great few hours entertainment. Semper Fi.