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Once rulers of the buffalo plains from northern Kansas to deep into Texas, the Comanches are famed historically for their superb riding and lightning-quick raids on Mexican ranches. Today, many Comanches live near the tribal headquarters in southwestern Oklahoma, while others live throughout North America. The Comanches drove the Apaches off the southern Great Plains in the early 1700s and harassed the Mexicans until the mid 1800s. However, once the United States gained New Mexico in 1848, the Comanches acquired a new opponent, one with greater military strength. The U.S. Army chased the Comanches from their land and forced them onto a reservation in southwestern Oklahoma. The government divided the Comanches' land and suppressed their culture, including traditional religious practices. Today the Comanches have revived their culture, reestablishing their roots, including their spiritual observations and warrior societies. This book explores a vibrant nation's exciting past and promising future.
Synopsis
Once rulers of the buffalo plains, the Comanches are famed historically for their superb horse riding and lightning-quick raids. Today the Comanches have revived their culture, reestablishing their roots, including their spiritual observations and warrior societies.