In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive. Texas Borderland Perils and Scenes Depicted. The Closing Days of the Trying Indian Struggles upon the Frontiers of Texas

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Lot #25In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive. Texas Borderland Perils and Scenes Depicted. The Closing Days of the Trying Indian Struggles upon the Frontiers of Texas

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Title:

In the Bosom of the Comanches: A Thrilling Tale of Savage Indian Life, Massacre and Captivity Truthfully Told by a Surviving Captive. Texas Borderland Perils and Scenes Depicted. The Closing Days of the Trying Indian Struggles upon the Frontiers of Texas

Author:

Babb, T[heodore] A[dolphus].

Place Published:

Amarillo, Texas

Publisher:

T.A. Babb

Date Published:

[1912]

Description:

[14], [19]-145 pp. Numerous illustrations from photographs. 7¾x5¼, reddish-brown cloth lettered in gilt, rebacked with original spine cloth laid down. First Edition.

Scarce first edition of this tale of Indian captivity. The author, along with his sister, was captured by the Comanche in 1865 and his mother killed. He became a warrior of the tribe, and remained an adopted son even after his reunion with his father. Important first-hand information on the Comanche, and also contains material on Qanah Parker, the Texas Rangers, etc. Howes B3; Rader 223.

Condition:

Cloth worn and with some gouging on rear cover, endpapers replaced; some pencil markings; good.

Item#:

206993

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