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Follow Me to Hell : McNelly's Texas Rangers and the Rise of Frontier Justice by Tom Clavin (2023, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSt. Martin's Press
ISBN-101250214556
ISBN-139781250214553
eBay Product ID (ePID)14057247071
Product Key Features
Book TitleFollow Me to Hell : Mcnelly's Texas Rangers and the Rise of Frontier Justice
Number of Pages384 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2023
TopicUnited States / State & Local / Southwest (Az, NM, Ok, Tx), United States / 19th Century, Law Enforcement
IllustratorYes
GenrePolitical Science, Biography & Autobiography, History
AuthorTom Clavin
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight21.2 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width6.8 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2022-051600
ReviewsPraise for Tom Clavin: "Clavin knows Western history ... [he] tells a good story." -- Library Journal on Follow Me to Hell "'Lightning Down' has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience." -- AP News "Absorbing...Fun and revealing." -- The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City "Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter." -- The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill "Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore." --NPR on Tombstone, Praise for Tom Clavin: "An absolute winner...a tale of heroism." --Terri Schlichenmeyer for Commercial News on Lightning Down "Absorbing...Fun and revealing." -- The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City "Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter." -- The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill "Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore." --NPR on Tombstone, Praise for Tom Clavin: "Clavin is one of the most popular and bestselling Western authors writing about the Old West ... His pace keeps the story moving forward and he provides details on the historical characters and events that make you want to read more on the topic after [finishing] the book." -- True West on Follow Me to Hell "Clavin knows Western history ... [he] tells a good story." -- Library Journal on Follow Me to Hell "A rollicking tale of a Texas lawman and the iron-jawed contingent that rode with him...Fans of the Wild West and its pistol-packin' miscreants will enjoy Clavin's latest." -- Kirkus Reviews on Follow Me to Hell "Fascinating ... this is a stirring account." -- Forbes on Follow Me to Hell "'Lightning Down' has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience." -- AP News "Absorbing...Fun and revealing." -- The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City "Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter." -- The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill "Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore." --NPR on Tombstone, Praise for Tom Clavin: "In this accurate telling, Clavin tells the exhilarating story of the Texas Rangers in the 1870s, led by Ranger Leander McNelly. This book covers their pursuits of cattle rustlers, desperados, and other criminals and taking them in, dead or alive. Clavin's extensive research and passion for the subject shows through his writing." -- Men's Journal on Follow Me to Hell "Clavin is one of the most popular and bestselling Western authors writing about the Old West ... His pace keeps the story moving forward and he provides details on the historical characters and events that make you want to read more on the topic after [finishing] the book." -- True West on Follow Me to Hell "Clavin knows Western history ... [he] tells a good story." -- Library Journal on Follow Me to Hell "A rollicking tale of a Texas lawman and the iron-jawed contingent that rode with him...Fans of the Wild West and its pistol-packin' miscreants will enjoy Clavin's latest." -- Kirkus Reviews on Follow Me to Hell "Fascinating ... this is a stirring account." -- Forbes on Follow Me to Hell "'Lightning Down' has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience." -- AP News "Absorbing...Fun and revealing." -- The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City "Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter." -- The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill "Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore." --NPR on Tombstone, Praise for Tom Clavin: "Clavin knows Western history ... [he] tells a good story." -- Library Journal on Follow Me to Hell "A rollicking tale of a Texas lawman and the iron-jawed contingent that rode with him...Fans of the Wild West and its pistol-packin' miscreants will enjoy Clavin's latest." -- Kirkus Reviews on Follow Me to Hell "'Lightning Down' has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience." -- AP News "Absorbing...Fun and revealing." -- The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City "Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter." -- The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill "Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore." --NPR on Tombstone, Praise for Tom Clavin: "Clavin knows Western history ... [he] tells a good story." -- Library Journal on Follow Me to Hell "A rollicking tale of a Texas lawman and the iron-jawed contingent that rode with him...Fans of the Wild West and its pistol-packin' miscreants will enjoy Clavin's latest." -- Kirkus Reviews on Follow Me to Hell "Fascinating ... this is a stirring account." -- Forbes on Follow Me to Hell "'Lightning Down' has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience." -- AP News "Absorbing...Fun and revealing." -- The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City "Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter." -- The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill "Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore." --NPR on Tombstone, Praise for Tom Clavin: "'Lightning Down' has an overarching positivity and celebration of resilience." -- AP News "Absorbing...Fun and revealing." -- The Wall Street Journal on Dodge City "Clavin tacks up the truth like wanted posters in every chapter." -- The New York Times Book Review on Wild Bill "Breezy narrative style...fascinating lore." --NPR on Tombstone
Table Of ContentContents Author's Note Prologue Act I: Colonists and Captains Chapter 1: 'Texian Devils!' Chapter 2: Luckless Liberators Chapter 3: The Long Republic Chapter 4: A Connecticut Yankee Chapter 5: The Empresario Chapter 6: The 'Magna Carta' Chapter 7: An Inkling of Independence Chapter 8: Unlearned Lessons Chapter 9: Austin Behind Bars Chapter 10: 'Come To Our Aid' Chapter 11: 'How Do You Like That Answer?' Chapter 12: Looting and Shouting Chapter 13: 'Hurry On!' Chapter 14: 'Victory Purchased with Blood' Chapter 15: Take the Fight South Chapter 16: From Bad to Worse Chapter 17: The Finest Company Chapter 18: 'My Men Evinced No Dismay' Chapter 19: 'Boys, Fight To the Last!" Chapter 20: Invading Comancheria Act II: Lone Star Lawman Chapter 21: 'Walking Whiskey Keg' Chapter 22: Gettysburg of the West Chapter 23: 'Coolness and Courage' Chapter 24: Frontier Forces Chapter 25: 'True To His Colors' Chapter 26: Farmer and Father Chapter 27: No Book To Stop This Bullet Chapter 28: Follow the Money Chapter 29: Another Long and Bloody War Chapter 30: Quick With a Gun Chapter 31: 'A Perfect Reign of Terror' Chapter 32: The Peacekeepers Chapter 33: Reporters and Rangers ACT III: Their Backs to the River Chapter 34: Patrolling the Nueces Strip Chapter 35: 'You Must Be the Judge' Chapter 36: Emperor McNelly Chapter 37: 'Got You Now!' Chapter 38: 'Master of the Situation' Chapter 39: 'The Jaws of Death' Chapter 40: 'Kill All You See' Chapter 41: Rio Grande Standoff Chapter 42: 'Death Squad' Chapter 44: Capt. McNelly Goes to Washington Chapter 45: 'This Rash Young Man' Chapter 46: 'Two Best Pistol Fighters in Texas' Chapter 47: The New Lieutenant Chapter 48: 'The Brave Who Sink to Rest' Epilogue Acknowledgments Selected Bibliography Index
SynopsisTHE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Tom Clavin's Follow Me to Hell is the explosive true story of how legendary Ranger Leander McNelly and his men brought justice to a lawless Texan frontier. In turbulent 1870s Texas, the revered and fearless Ranger Leander McNelly led his men in one dramatic campaign after another, throwing cattle thieves, desperadoes, border ruffians, and other dangerous criminals into jail or, if that's how they wanted it, six feet under. They would stop at nothing in pursuit of justice, even sending 26 Rangers across the border to retrieve stolen cattle--taking on hundreds of Mexican troops with nothing but their Sharps rifles and six-guns. The nation came to call them "McNelly's Rangers." Set against the backdrop of 200 years of thrilling Texas Rangers history, this page-turner takes readers into the tough life along the Texas border that was tamed by a courageous, yet doomed, captain and his team of fearless men. It was one hell of a ride!, THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Tom Clavin's Follow Me to Hell is the explosive true story of how legendary Ranger Leander McNelly and his men brought justice to a lawless Texan frontier. In turbulent 1870s Texas, the revered and fearless Ranger Leander McNelly led his men in one dramatic campaign after another, apprehending cattle thieves, desperadoes, border ruffians, and other dangerous criminals and throwing them in jail or, if that's how they wanted it, six feet under. They would stop at nothing in pursuit of justice, even sending twenty-six Rangers across the border to retrieve stolen cattle--taking on hundreds of Mexican troops with nothing but their Sharps rifles and six-guns. The nation came to call them "McNelly's Rangers." Set against the backdrop of 200 years of thrilling Texas Rangers history, this page-turner details the tough life along the Texas border that was tamed by a courageous, yet doomed, captain and his team of fearless men. New York Times bestselling author Tom Clavin takes readers deep into the heart of Texas and beyond in this thrilling true account of some of the most legendary frontier lawmen of all time.
LC Classification NumberF391.C624 2023
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