A review by td3
Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History by S.C. Gwynne

3.0

Interesting book about the impact settlers had on the Plains Indians--especially those tribes that were "horse Indians." I found myself making mental notes throughout the book as to when my ancestors came to Texas and what area they lived in, because there were numerous Indian attacks throughout the area. I was also interested in the life of Quanah Parker, since I have read so much about his mother, Cynthia. I was a bit disappointed that the book didn't have more of a focus on Quanah and his life. One thing I liked, was the abundance of details about the differences in the tribes and their cultures.
The book is full of details about various skirmishes and battles with the Indians, so if you don't want to read about them, this book is not for you.