The provided text is a collection of excerpts from S.C. Gwynne's Empire of the Summer Moon, a historical account of the Comanche people and their conflict with settlers in 19th-century Texas. The excerpts detail the Comanche's rise to power, fueled by their mastery of horsemanship, their brutal raiding tactics, and the story of Cynthia Ann Parker and her son Quanah Parker, a prominent Comanche leader. The text also explores the perspectives of both Comanches and white settlers, highlighting cultural clashes and military conflicts, and the eventual decline of Comanche power due to disease, warfare, and encroachment by settlers. Positive reviews of the book are included.

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Empire of the Summer Moon : Amazon.com