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by Douglas V. Meed (Author)
Captain Klevenhagen was one of the best officers Texas ever had. He combined the qualities of the frontier Ranger and his modern day counterpart . . . a peerless horseman and deadly shot, he was also versed in ballistics, fingerprints, and other facets.
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Captain Klevenhagen was one of the best officers Texas ever had. He combined the qualities of the frontier Ranger and his modern day counterpart . . . a peerless horseman and deadly shot, he was also versed in ballistics, fingerprints, and other facets of advanced criminology. . . . Such a combination made him a legend of law enforcement in the Southwest, and his ability won him command of Texas Ranger Company A.
Colonel Homer Garrison, Director
Texas Department of Public Safety
Klevenhagen was the epitome of the unchanging Texas Ranger tall, lean, leathery, and unstoppable. He bridged the gap between the old and new ways, holding fast to the best traditions while eagerly grasping new and scientific methods of detection. He left a legacy of dedication and heroism that will never be forgotten.
This lively and exciting tale of the turbulent times from the thirties to the fifties is a dramatic and colorful study of one of the Texas Rangers' best.
Douglas V. Meed is a full-time writer of Texas and southwestern border history. He and his wife, Jeannine, reside in Round Rock, Texas.
