The Civil War has ended, and Union soldiers and federal officials have taken control of Texas as Rusty Shannon rides to his home on the Colorado River. As a child, he was a captive of the Comanche, as a young man a proud member of a ranging company protecting settlers from Indian raids. Shannon's fate is intertwined with the young man accompanying him: Andy Pickard, himself but recently rescued from Comanche captivity and known by his captors as Badger...

August McCrae and Woodrow F. Call, the Texas Rangers made famous in "Lonesome Dove, " leave their women and the problems of their middle years behind when they join in the pursuit of Comanche war chief Buffalo Hump.

Describes the actions of both whites and Comanches during a 40-year war over territory, in a story that begins with the kidnapping of a white girl, who grew up to marry a Comanche chief and have a son, Quanah, who became a great warrior.

"Country legend Willie Nelson makes his fiction debut with an action-packed western set in the semi-fictional town of Luck, Texas"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an overview of the past and present lives of the Comanches, covering their daily life, customs, relations with the government and others, and more.

Examines the history, culture, and future of the Comanche Indians.

"Engaging images accompany information about Comanche warriors. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.