Jim Peters: Texas Ranger - Softcover

Paul, Lee

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0965792900 ISBN 13: 9780965792905

Publisher: Jona Books, 1997

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Brief Summary of the book Jim Peters: Texas Ranger
The legendary exploits of the Texas Rangers are well-chronicled. This near mythical law enforcement organization is renowned for its relentless pursuit of justice, no matter how hostile the territory.

Against a back drop, long-time Southwest journalist Lee Paul brings us the story of Jim Peters, a modern Texas Ranger who bridged the gap between the mythical past of the organization and the Texas Rangers of today.

At 6-5 and 220 pounds, Jim Peters was an intimidating force. Known to stand toe-to-toe with armed criminals, Peters forged a reputation that was larger than life. Everyone admired him, even the criminals.

Ranger Peters was always available, always friendly and courteous, but he was also a no-nonsense, don't-mess-with-me type law enforcement officer. You couldn't pull the wool over his eyes. And he never forgot anything. Peters was one of the best to ever serve in the ranks of the Texas Rangers.

Lee Paul follows the exploits of Ranger Peters from hi! s early days with the Departmetn of Public Safety through his fabulous career as a hard-working Texas Ranger. Paul delves into the details of some of the most famous cases in Texas history, many of which Jim Peters worked.

From the Author

All Jim Peters ever wanted to be was a Texas Ranger.
Former Ranger Sergeant James Gillett once wrote that truth never makes very interesting reading. It was Ranger humor, of course, since Ranger exploits are far more astonishing that anything the fiction wirters can dream up. Yet, he understood only too well the hypnotic hold that the Rangers have on the peoples of Texas. Jim Peters is no exception. Cut smartly from the same mold which forged his predecessors, he was instrumental in solving some of the toughest cases in South Texas history. From the brutal murder of a gubernatorial candidate's stepson to the oddball hilarity of a sunken shrimp boat, Jim Peters has run the gamut of Texas law enforcement. He stepped into the civilized world with uncivilized people and made Texas a safer place to live. Through guts, courage, and above all, a fierce dedication to the peoples he promised to serve and protect, Jim became one of the most courageous lawmen of the twentieth century. All he ever wanted to be was a Texas Rang! er.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jona Books
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0965792900
• ISBN 13: 9780965792905
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 216