40 Years A Peace Officer. A True Story Of Lawlessness And Adventure In The Early Days In Southwest Texas

LEWIS S DELONY

Publication: Privately printed, nd (ca 1937), NP

First edition. 8vo. Printed wrappers, 61 pp., frontis., double column, stapled. Six Guns 580 says, "This interesting and little-known book contains material on the Taylor-Sutton feud, the hanging of Bill Longley, and the capture and killing of John Wesley Hardin, as well as many other crimes in Texas." The author was at one time Chief of the Austin Detective Bureau, Austin, Texas, and in this booklet tells of his years of experiences as a Texas Ranger. Fine, unread copy. Housed in a cloth clamshell case with titles stamped in gilt on the front cover and spine.

Inventory Number: 51015