Texas Ranger

The Epic Life of Frank Hamer, the Man Who Killed Bonnie and Clyde

De: John Boessenecker

Narrado por: Graham Winton

To most Americans, Frank Hamer is known only as the villain of the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde. Now, in Texas Ranger, historian John Boessenecker sets out to restore Hamer's good name and prove that he was in fact a classic American hero.

From the horseback days of the Old West through the gangster days of the 1930s, Hamer stood on the front lines of some of the most important and exciting periods in American history. He participated in the Bandit War of 1915, survived the climactic gunfight in the last blood feud of the Old West, battled the Mexican Revolution's spillover across the border, protected African Americans from lynch mobs and the Ku Klux Klan, and ran down gangsters, bootleggers, and Communists. When at last his career came to an end, it was only when he ran up against another legendary Texan: Lyndon B. Johnson.

Written by one of the most acclaimed historians of the Old West, Texas Ranger is the first biography to tell the full story of this near-mythic lawman.

©2016 John Boessenecker (P)2016 Recorded Books

definitely worth your time.

This was a very interesting narrative. I'm happy I selected it. As a history buff, I've learned well that the snippets of people's lives we are in history do not paint a full picture of their lives.

I was fascinated to learn the facts about Frank Hamer.

Great history lesson of Texas

Wonderfully written and great story. Kept me interested through the entire book. Not one dull moment

Detailed history

As a retired Texas peace officer, I enjoyed this book. The writer did his research well giving a lot of detail.

The story of a great lawman

The book was excellent. Well written and most of all it set the record straight regarding one of the most important lawmen of the 20 century. His name has been reduced to obscurity, sadly. Perhaps this volume will help to bring Frank Hamer back to the place in history which is properly his.
Finally, the narrator deserves much credit for his excellent narration.

An interesting man and interesting life

This was a fun listen. They don’t make men like frank hammer anymore - a man governed by courage and a strong sense of right and wrong.

When frank was wrong he was often wrong for the right reasons.

Great Texan Legend!

Fantastic read and should be required for all Texans. Did not know about many historical events in Texas. My Grand Parents lived in Sherman at the time of the lynching. Wish they were here to ask them about it.

A must read for historians and public alike

Scrupulously researched and beautifully written: this book sets straight some of the misconceptions of history regarding the Texas Rangers and their most famous lawman. Everyone who has seen the film “Bonnie and Clyde” needs to read this book

More History

A well written and impressive book, for me personally I could have been told more accounts of the US Marshals history.

LISTENED TO IT TWICE - BACK TO BACK

It's just great because it's true. I thought I knew a lot about Texas history and even the rangers. The way Hamer was pretty much forgotten is a crime. It's a top notch story anyone would enjoy.

Old. western Texas becoming the new.

Loved the story line.WOW a real western. How could any boy even one 77 not dream himself right into the character?