The Governor's Hounds: The Texas State Police, 1870-1873

by Barry A. Crouch, Donaly E. Brice, Donaly E Brice

Book Overview

In the tumultuous years following the Civil War, violence and lawlessness plagued the state of Texas, often overwhelming the ability of local law enforcement to maintain order. In response, Reconstruction-era governor Edmund J. Davis created a statewide police force that could be mobilized whenever and wherever local authorities were unable or unwilling to control lawlessness. During its three years (1870-1873) of existence, however, the Texas...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292747705
• ISBN13: 9780292747708
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.9"