Philip Chapman, a captain in the Second U.S. Cavalry, narrates the adventurous last battles, led by the erratic and sadistic Colonel James MacSwain, against the Comanches in West Texas
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In this historical novel by Max Crawford, the U.S. 2nd Cavalry rolls into Texas in the 1870s with orders to keep the peace and persuade the fierce Comanches to move quietly onto the reservation. Captain Philip Chapman tells a tale of high adventure: the hardships of a forced cavalry march, an ambush by the Comanches, an idyllic summer camp at the Caballo Ranch, the epic trek made by Chapman and his K Troop across the llano estacado, and defeat of Tehana Storm, legendary half-white Comanche chieftain, in the decisive battle at Palo Duro Canyon.
In this historical novel, the US cavalry rolls into Texas in the 1870s with orders to keep the peace and move the fierce Comanches quietly onto the reservation. It is a tale of adventure, hardship and defeat.
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Seller: Comic World, Steinbach, MB, Canada
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good to Fine. Painted Cover Art (illustrator). Second Edition By Publisher. 307 pages "In this historical novel by Max Crawford, the U.S. 2nd Cavalry rolls into Texas in the 1870s with orders to keep the peace and persuade the fierce Comanches to move quietly onto the reservation. Captain Philip Chapman tells a tale of high adventure: the hardships of a forced cavalry march, an ambush by the Comanches, an idyllic summer camp at the Caballo Ranch, the epic trek made by Chapman and his K Troop across the llano estacado, and defeat of Tehana Storm, legendary half-white Comanche chieftain, in the decisive battle at Palo Duro Canyon." >>Surface scratching to covers; minor vertical creasing to front cover near spine. spine slant; Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 165593
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Unknown. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0770107354I3N00
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Condition: good. A copy that has been read, remains in good condition. All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. The spine and cover show signs of wear. Pages can include notes and highlighting and show signs of wear, and the copy can include "From the library of" labels or previous owner inscriptions. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships via media mail. Seller Inventory # OTV.0770107354.G