5/26/2023 0 Comments Sc gwynne comanche book![]() However the author’s real hero in this book seems to be the enigmatic Col MacKenzie, Quanah’s nemesis, rather than Quanah himself. Quanah described himself as having been a “bad man” but in later life he appears to have become a warm and generous one with little animosity to whites. The author appears to like and admire Quanah, particularly the Quanah of later years who struggled to lead his people in peace after years of violence. However while he spends time describing Comanche violence in some detail, he frequently skates across comparable white violence – explicitly avoiding a deep discussion of the Sand Creek massacre for example. He also notes the intensely political purpose behind Comanche terrorism on settlers and buffalo hunters, and that Texan warfare was itself brutal and racist. (Speaking as a Celt myself) the author draws a not unreasonable comparison of Comanche warfare to Celtic warfare of a bygone era to undermine any racist presumptions about the origins of warriors cruelty. ![]() However it is also intensely violent, taking a clear sighted, almost forensic, look at the practices of Commanche war-making, particularly their routine use of rape and torture. Its intensely exciting and sympathetic to Native Americans in general and the Commanche in particular. ![]() This book is a fascinating look at the rise and fall of the Commanche nation. ![]()
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