Rodriguez... Texas Ranger!

The True Story of the First Mexican American Texas Ranger

Biography & Memoir, Historical
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Author: Rick Harper ISBN: 9781491705063
Publisher: iUniverse Publication: December 3, 2013
Imprint: iUniverse Language: English
Author: Rick Harper
ISBN: 9781491705063
Publisher: iUniverse
Publication: December 3, 2013
Imprint: iUniverse
Language: English

Harper gets to the business of historical, political and social analysis, he is quite knowledgeable, open minded and shrewd. Theres the long history of racial troubles, the rise of La Raza Unida and the remaking of the South Texas political landscape. T e eras larger than life Texas movers & shakers and wheelers and dealers litter the story.

-Kirkus Reviews

The book covers Rodriguezs Texas Ranger adventures, including dustups rowdy enough to rival any Western movie. Heavy emphasis on Texass history puts Rodriguezs story in a wider context and broadens the books scope considerably.

-Clarion Reviews

This engaging biography is about Art Rodriguez Jr, who rose from a South Texas barrio to become the first Mexican-American Texas Ranger. Harper provides vivid background about shady politics, racial tension and praises his friend as a Real-Life- Hero! This is a fascinating read about changing times in Texas and one man who beat the odds.

-BlueInk Review

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Harper gets to the business of historical, political and social analysis, he is quite knowledgeable, open minded and shrewd. Theres the long history of racial troubles, the rise of La Raza Unida and the remaking of the South Texas political landscape. T e eras larger than life Texas movers & shakers and wheelers and dealers litter the story.

-Kirkus Reviews

The book covers Rodriguezs Texas Ranger adventures, including dustups rowdy enough to rival any Western movie. Heavy emphasis on Texass history puts Rodriguezs story in a wider context and broadens the books scope considerably.

-Clarion Reviews

This engaging biography is about Art Rodriguez Jr, who rose from a South Texas barrio to become the first Mexican-American Texas Ranger. Harper provides vivid background about shady politics, racial tension and praises his friend as a Real-Life- Hero! This is a fascinating read about changing times in Texas and one man who beat the odds.

-BlueInk Review

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