The Last Comanche Chief, The Life And Times Of Quanah Parker

BILL NEELEY

Publication: John Wiley & Sons, Inc, 1995, New York

First edition. Boards, 276pp., num. illus. from old photos, map, index, extensive bibliography. The son of the great Chief, Peta Nocona, and white captive, Cynthia Ann Parker, Quanah Parker fought desperately on the plains of Texas and Oklahoma to preserve the culture and traditional life of the Comanches against the encroachment of the white settlers and the U.S. Army. This fine work is the thoroughly researched account of his life as the last important chief of his tribe. "Truly distinguished. Neely re-creates the character and achievements of this most significant of all Comanche leaders."--Robert Utley. As New in dust jacket.

Inventory Number: 51331