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Offline Thomas (Tom) Horn aka James Hicks

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For those who want to read a good book
« on: June 05, 2014, 10:38:30 PM »
I suggest... The Empire of the Summer Moon  by S.C. Gwynne.  It is a powerful story line of the Commanche Nation. It is a history lesson one does not get in schools.  Gwynne is a master story teller. Once you start reading, it is hard to put down.  The Commanche Indians were the first mounted warriors and their skills fighting while riding is most remarkable.  The book is an Epic covering the Rise and Fall of the Commanche Nation... the most powerful Indian tribe in America.
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Re: For those who want to read a good book
« Reply #1 on: June 08, 2014, 01:32:40 PM »
Thanks for the heads up, just added to me Barnes and Noble wish list so I can buy when I get funds.
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Re: For those who want to read a good book
« Reply #2 on: June 08, 2014, 03:50:49 PM »
One of the best books I ever read!  Kill babies and then ride in the President limo. And you think we have issues now!
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Offline Green River Powell aka RonC

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Re: For those who want to read a good book
« Reply #3 on: June 08, 2014, 09:24:44 PM »
I agree, it is an outstanding book. My copy is outstanding because I haven't received it back from the person I loaned it to. ::)

The Comanche were remarkable horsemen and applied unique cavalry tactics to subjugate every other tribe. Their fighting prowess is described so well as to be almost palpable.

I will read it again as soon as I get it back. I may even buy another copy just to start reading it right away.

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Re: For those who want to read a good book
« Reply #4 on: June 28, 2014, 01:23:20 PM »
No Summer Moon or Lonesome Dove.  And the gun stuff is messed up some but the story line entertaining.  "West from Yesterday".


West from Yesterday
Paperback
by Randolph Carter Harrison

$20 on Amazon for a BIG book and fun read.
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Re: For those who want to read a good book
« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2014, 07:06:19 AM »
My Dad introduced my brother and father-in-law to Empire of the Summer Moon. They all have really bragged on the book. I haven't gotten to read it yet. My in-laws live in the southwestern Texas Panhandle- pretty much right smack dab in Quanah's stomping grounds.
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