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Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform

Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform

Von: Albert Bigelow Paine
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 Immerse yourself in the thrilling life of William Jesse Bill McDonald (1852 - 1918), a legendary figure in the American frontier. From his humble beginnings as a deputy sheriff in Wood County in the 1880s, McDonald climbed the ranks, serving as a special Ranger, a U.S. Deputy Marshal, and ultimately the Captain of Company B, Frontier Battalion. His daring exploits include infamous cases such as the Fitzsimmons-Maher prize fight, the Wichita Falls bank robbery, and the Reese-Townsend feud, earning him a reputation as a formidable gunman and a man who would charge hell with a bucket of water. Bear witness to his stints as bodyguard to two U.S. Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, and his appointment as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas by Wilson himself. Please note, this book contains racially offensive language reflective of the time it was written, in line with LibriVoxs policy to preserve texts as they were originally written.Copyright Biographies and Memoirs
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  • 51 - Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform by Albert Bigelow Paine

    51 - Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform by Albert Bigelow Paine
    Jul 27 2025
    Immerse yourself in the thrilling life of William Jesse Bill McDonald (1852 - 1918), a legendary figure in the American frontier. From his humble beginnings as a deputy sheriff in Wood County in the 1880s, McDonald climbed the ranks, serving as a special Ranger, a U.S. Deputy Marshal, and ultimately the Captain of Company B, Frontier Battalion. His daring exploits include infamous cases such as the Fitzsimmons-Maher prize fight, the Wichita Falls bank robbery, and the Reese-Townsend feud, earning him a reputation as a formidable gunman and a man who would charge hell with a bucket of water. Bear witness to his stints as bodyguard to two U.S. Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, and his appointment as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas by Wilson himself. Please note, this book contains racially offensive language reflective of the time it was written, in line with LibriVoxs policy to preserve texts as they were originally written.
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    29 Min.
  • 50 - Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform by Albert Bigelow Paine

    50 - Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform by Albert Bigelow Paine
    Jul 27 2025
    Immerse yourself in the thrilling life of William Jesse Bill McDonald (1852 - 1918), a legendary figure in the American frontier. From his humble beginnings as a deputy sheriff in Wood County in the 1880s, McDonald climbed the ranks, serving as a special Ranger, a U.S. Deputy Marshal, and ultimately the Captain of Company B, Frontier Battalion. His daring exploits include infamous cases such as the Fitzsimmons-Maher prize fight, the Wichita Falls bank robbery, and the Reese-Townsend feud, earning him a reputation as a formidable gunman and a man who would charge hell with a bucket of water. Bear witness to his stints as bodyguard to two U.S. Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, and his appointment as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas by Wilson himself. Please note, this book contains racially offensive language reflective of the time it was written, in line with LibriVoxs policy to preserve texts as they were originally written.
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    21 Min.
  • 49 - Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform by Albert Bigelow Paine

    49 - Captain Bill McDonald, Texas Ranger- A Story of Frontier Reform by Albert Bigelow Paine
    Jul 27 2025
    Immerse yourself in the thrilling life of William Jesse Bill McDonald (1852 - 1918), a legendary figure in the American frontier. From his humble beginnings as a deputy sheriff in Wood County in the 1880s, McDonald climbed the ranks, serving as a special Ranger, a U.S. Deputy Marshal, and ultimately the Captain of Company B, Frontier Battalion. His daring exploits include infamous cases such as the Fitzsimmons-Maher prize fight, the Wichita Falls bank robbery, and the Reese-Townsend feud, earning him a reputation as a formidable gunman and a man who would charge hell with a bucket of water. Bear witness to his stints as bodyguard to two U.S. Presidents, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson, and his appointment as U.S. Marshal for the Northern District of Texas by Wilson himself. Please note, this book contains racially offensive language reflective of the time it was written, in line with LibriVoxs policy to preserve texts as they were originally written.
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    9 Min.
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