Empire of the Summer Moon

One of my personal favorites, Empire of the Summer Moon is a sweeping, vivid account of the forty-year struggle between the Comanche Nation and white settlers for control of the American West. Hailed as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and winner of both the Texas and Oklahoma Book Awards, this New York Times bestseller is as gripping as it is meticulously researched. S. C. Gwynne brings the dust, blood, and drama of the frontier to life in a way that’s both powerful and unforgettable.

The book traces two unforgettable stories: the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most formidable horse warriors in American history, and the saga of Cynthia Ann Parker—a pioneer woman captured and adopted by the tribe—and her son Quanah, who would become the last and greatest Comanche chief. Gwynne explores how the Comanches’ legendary skill on horseback and in battle shaped the fate of the West, halting Spanish and French expansion and fiercely defending their homeland against the tide of settlers.

Empire of the Summer Moon isn’t just a history book—it’s a true epic, covering the clash of cultures, the devastation of the buffalo herds, the coming of the railroad, and the personal stories that defined an era. If you’re interested in the real story of the American West and the people who shaped it, this is a must-read.

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