Great Book About Frank Hamer by John Boessenecker

[walker2713]

I've read books and articles about Hamer over the years, but there's never been a really competent biography of the man and his times. Recently John Boessenecker has written what I believe is an outstanding biography of Hamer. Most books about Hamer in the past glossed over some of the "rougher" episodes in his long career, but Boessenecker brings out the all too human parts of the life of this towering law enforcement figure of the 20th century. If you aren't familiar with Frank Hamer, or haven't read this book, I'd highly recommend it.

Here's a link to an interview with Boessenecker I ran across on Youtube:https://youtu.be/Cll5kwUq9yI

There are a lot of great photos in the book, including this one of Hamer with Tom Mix:



Mix looks like a movie star, Hamer looks like he means business......

Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Texas-Ranger-...s=boessenecker

I'd guess the publishers insisted on including "Bonnie & Clyde" in the title to attract the interest of folks not familiar with Hamer or the history of Texas.

George

[Pepper]

I'm a third of the way through it. Excellent book. Wish work didn't interfere with finishing it.

[SeriousStudent]

It is an excellent and very entertaining read.

[SLG]

Looks like a good read, thanks!

Along those lines (sort of), I just finished Mike Conti's novels about D.A. Bryce. Good reads.

[1911Nut]

I am also in the process of reading this book and am finding it extremely interesting and well-researched.

[BobM]

I bought a copy after nyeti mentioned it. I've had a copy of "I'm Frank Hamer" for years and am looking forward to reading the new book


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[Coyotesfan97]

Thanks for posting this. I just bought it with my Apple Ebook settlement money. I'm looking forward to reading it.

[HCM]

Picked this up at Coatco a week ago - just starting it.

[LSP552]

Thanks for the heads up. This will be next on the list.

[Coyotesfan97]

Honestly the first chapter was worth the cost of the book and it was just his childhood/teen years leading up to enlisting in the Rangers.


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