Trails and Trials of a Texas Ranger

By William W. Sterling and Sterling. William Warren

Book Overview

"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 R o 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0806115742
• ISBN13: 9780806115740
• Release Date: August 1969
• Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 2.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 7.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

A true ranger

This is an excellent story of the author's life and a geography lesson on early Texas. Ride the brush country with Sterling on horseback and in the Model T. Follow along as this Texas Ranger's life evolves with the change of time. This is an excellent read about - One Ranger.

texas ranger lore

this is a very well written account of the authors life and career,as a member of this legendary organisation. it spans the period from about 1915-1935.during this time sterling rose from private to commanding the entire ranger service. the second part of the book offers full chapters on famous rangers.this book is required reading for any serious student of the texas rangers.