The Shot In The Eye, And Adventures With The Texan Rifle Rangers (1853)

By Charles Wilkins Webber

Book Overview

The Shot In The Eye, And Adventures With The Texan Rifle Rangers is a historical book written by Charles Wilkins Webber in 1853. The book is a memoir of the author's experiences with the Texan Rifle Rangers during the Mexican-American War. The book begins with the author's journey to Texas and his enlistment in the Texan Rifle Rangers. The author describes the daily life of the Rangers, their training, and their encounters with the Mexican army. The book also includes detailed accounts of the battles in which the Rangers participated, including the Battle of Monterrey and the Battle of Buena Vista.One of the most notable events in the book is the story of the ""shot in the eye"" which refers to an incident where the author's friend, Captain Walker, was shot in the eye during a battle. The author describes the gruesome details of the injury and the heroic efforts of the Rangers to save their comrade's life.The book also provides insight into the political tensions between Texas and Mexico during the war. The author describes the Rangers' beliefs in the superiority of the Anglo-Saxon race and their desire to expand the territory of Texas.Overall, The Shot In The Eye, And Adventures With The Texan Rifle Rangers is a fascinating historical account of the Mexican-American War and the experiences of the Texan Rifle Rangers. It provides a unique perspective on the war and the attitudes of the Rangers towards their Mexican opponents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104921375
• ISBN13: 9781104921378
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"