02640cam a22003853u 4500 66849 UtSlPG 20260610134537.0 m cr n 260607r20211909utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 09007930 UtSlPG en iso639-1 F350.5 Paine, Albert Bigelow, 1861-1937 Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger: A Story of Frontier Reform Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-11-30 Graeme Mackreth and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger: A Story of Frontier Reform" by Albert Bigelow Paine is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles the life and career of Captain Bill McDonald, a renowned Texas Ranger known for his formidable law enforcement efforts in the turbulent frontier days of Texas, particularly in areas plagued by outlaws and lawlessness. The narrative focuses on McDonald's fierce commitment to restoring order during a time of crime, violence, and social upheaval. The beginning of the story introduces Captain Bill McDonald as a legendary figure in Texas, his reputation inspiring both respect among good citizens and fear among criminals. The text describes his upbringing in Mississippi, the impact of the Civil War on his family, and his eventual move to Texas. It highlights his early experiences that honed his skills in marksmanship and leadership, setting the stage for his future endeavors as a lawman. As the text unfolds, it paints a vivid picture of the challenges he faced and the reformative actions he undertook to combat the rampant crime in various regions, culminating in his distinguished service in the Texas Rangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: J. J. Little & Ives Co., 1909 Frontier and pioneer life -- Texas Texas -- History -- 1846-1950 McDonald, William Jesse, 1852-1918 Texas Rangers -- Biography Peace officers -- Texas -- Biography Outlaws -- Texas -- History Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66849 107671 107671