A native of Texas, Eugene Cunningham lived and breathed its colorful history. He had friends who were Texas Rangers during some of the momentous events of the late 19th century. Like many of his stories, the nine tales collected here are based on those experiences. "Beginner's Luck" tells how young Stephen Ware became a Texas Ranger by single-handedly running down Black Alec Rawles' gang, saving a herd of prize thoroughbreds and rescuing Myra Swayn, the daughter of the herd's owner. Through eight more adventures Ware proves time and again that he had the qualities needed to be a Texas Ranger.