Texas Rangers in Action #59

When young Alton Hungerford witnesses Ranger Ted Burr capture a hardcase in town, he's inspired to pursue a dream of becoming a Texas Ranger himself—but months of clumsy practice at riding and shooting leave him the laughingstock of the community. When Ranger Burr is ambushed and left for dead by outlaws in the hills, Hungerford sets out alone to help, and discovers whether grit and determination can make up for a lack of natural talent.

Texas Ranger Wesley Morrell tracks the fast-gunned outlaw Todd Willis to the lawless town of Lobo Flats, determined to bring him in despite Willis's reputation and the townspeople's indifference. When gunplay and the outlaw's superior marksmanship leave Morrell wounded and outmatched, the ranger refuses to back down, pursuing Willis through the cantina and beyond with nothing but raw determination. It's a clash of wills between a lawman who won't quit and a gunslinger who may have finally met his match.

In this historical account, we follow the remarkable story of how wild horses came to roam the American plains—a legacy that began when Fernando de Soto brought Spanish steeds to North America in the 16th century. When some of his horses were left behind in Texas, they became the foundation for vast herds that transformed Native American warfare and culture, eventually leading to the hardy breeds we know today as the cowpony and quarter horse.