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The Comanches: Lords of the South Plains (Civilization of the American Indian Series)

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I find SouthWestern U.S. History to be fascinating and this book adds to that. The authors did an excellent job in giving the history of this famous Native American tribe. The book starts with the beginnings of the tribe and how they spread throught the American Southwest from Kansas to Texas, into Old Mexico, New Mexico, and beyond. The Commanches were nomadic and did not consolidate their population. From their first occurance with the "white man", the authors give interesting and detailed history about later encounters and how the Oommanches defended their hunting grounds, way of life, and existence. The Commanches were fierce warriors when aroused and many settlers and soldiers found out the hard way by either being captured and killed, or being left to die. The Commanches were not a "blood thirsty" tribe as portrayed in the past, they were defending their way of life and did so fiercely right up to the very end. The authors also do an outstanding job in describing the Commanche customs, leaders, spirituallity, diet, and travels in these chapters of the book. I live in Texas and find that Texas history is closely interwoven with the Commanches. I recommend this book to any SouthWest U.S. Historian, Texas Historian, or Native American Historian. Is the book detailed" Yes, but in an interesting way that does not lose the readers interest. This is an enhancement to any American Historians library. Highly Recommended!