Publisher's Synopsis
""Colonel Jack Hays, Texas Ranger"" by Harry McCorry Henderson is a biography of John Coffee Hays, a legendary figure in Texas history. Hays was a fearless and skilled Texas Ranger who played an important role in the early days of Texas. The book covers Hays' life from his childhood in Tennessee to his time as a Texas Ranger and beyond. It explores his military career, his leadership in the Mexican-American War, and his later life as a politician and businessman. The author provides a detailed account of Hays' accomplishments as a lawman, including his efforts to protect settlers from Indian attacks and his role in the Battle of Salado Creek. The book also delves into Hays' personal life, including his relationships with women and his struggles with alcoholism. Overall, ""Colonel Jack Hays, Texas Ranger"" offers a fascinating and comprehensive look at one of Texas' most legendary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.