Defending the Borders

The second book in this critically acclaimed series discusses many of Texas' indomitable characters such as Rip Ford, Sam Houston, and Sul Ross.

The late FREDERICK WILKINS was born in Dallas, Texas, majored in history at Southern Methodist University, and spent twenty-five years with the U.S. Army's information program. His primary interest was the Texas Rangers and he is the author of the highly acclaimed The Legend Begins: The Texas Rangers 1823-1845 and The Law Comes to Texas: The Texas Rangers 1870-1901 also by State House Press.