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| One Ranger: A Memoir (Bridwell Texas History Series) | 
| Authors: H. Joaquin Jackson, David Marion Wilkinson
Publisher: University of Texas Press
Category: Book
List Price: $15.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 24392
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 299
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.8
ISBN: 0292716389
Dewey Decimal Number: 920
EAN: 9780292716384
ASIN: 0292716389
Publication Date: February 1, 2007
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 Great book August 2, 2008
Great book covering the modern Texas Rangers. But, the author would be fired these days due to the liberal press and the hands-off approach to the scum of the earth.
They ought to make a movie. May 29, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
After listening to the CD's, I wanted to become a Ranger or at least a Texan! A riveting story of One Man, One Ranger, you will be totally engrossed in one man's story of his law enforcement career with the Texas Rangers as they were during the latter half of the Twentieth Century. The narration by Rex Linn is first rate and, at times, spellbinding. Don't miss this great epic! If Hollywood doesn't make this into a movie, they will miss the chance of a lifetime to chronicle this Ranger's journey as the last of the old west's Ranger's.
 Interesting Story of a Lawman's Life April 7, 2008
This Texas Ranger's life story is a review of how one man made a difference, and a journey through Texas history. Told in forthright, vivid prose, the book is an easy, interesting read.
Mr. Jackson's experiences are things many of us have gone through. He describes what a man thinks about when life is upon him. Parents, siblings, children, bosses. His honest acknowledgement and acceptance of the turns of his life are a lesson for all in this age of feeling sorry for yourself because of hardship.
Mr. Jackson ties together the history of Texas, and the hisotry of crime and criminals in Texas, with his love of the land and resulting adventures trying to explain why things happened while describing his law enforcement actions as consequences that cannot take the why's as excuses.
His talent, hard work, and rugged upbringing provide Mr. Jackson with special opportunities we all would enjoy. He clearly revels in them as he spins the yarns.
It was a joy to read this Texan's story. It is an American story, for all to experience.
Gift review March 15, 2008
Our dad had been wanting this book for some time and we were able to get it through Amazon as no other local book store had it and he just loves it, in fact he went home right after getting it and didn't go to bed until late due to wanting to read it. It came just in time and was in great shape.
Helluva tale October 22, 2007
Former Texas Ranger H. Joaquin Jackson is a rarity in today's world. A man of courage, an honest man, a family man, a man that can fight and love in equal measure.
His book reads like a dramatic thriller and I know somewhere there's a screenplay in the works. If you're even remotly interested in Southwestern culture (especially Texas) and the history of the Rangers then buy this book!
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