More than a century after his death in 1878, the mere mention of John Larn\'s name can trigger strong reactions along the Clear Fork of the Brazos River in northern Texas.
Before his death at age 29, Larn had killed or participated in killing at least a dozen men..
Yet he was also the charismatic leader of a vigilante committee that enjoyed widespread support.
He was a successful rancher and renowned frontier sheriff.
Larn was good-looking, well-mannered, and gentle around women and children.
Dearment tells for the first time the complete story of this enigmatic and controversial figure.
In Bravo of the Brazos , Robert K.
More than a century after his death in 1878, the mere mention of John Larn\'s name can trigger strong reactions along the Clear Fork of the Brazos River in northern Texas
