Since i have never read a mcmurtry book that i didnt like i chose commanche moon to. Comanche moon lonesome dove story, book 2 by larry mcmurtry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book follows cynthia ann parkers remarkable story of how she was abducted by the comanches and raised as their own. The books follow the exploits of a group of former texas rangers as they try to carve out a life for themselves in the old west. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Get the best deals on larry mcmurtry signed books when you shop the largest online selection at. Mcmurty is most know for lonesdove, and quite fairly it is a stunning novel. The national bestseller the second book of larry mcmurtrys lonesome dove tetralogy, comache moon takes us once again into the world of the american west. Overall, the book covers their battles with the spaniards and mexicans before it turns into the 19th century.
They are not merely white men wearing paint and feathers. The further adventures of gus and gall in the prequel to lonesome dove. It is the fourth and final book published in the lonesome dove series, but the second installment in terms of the chronology of the narrative. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Comanche moon comanche, book 1 by catherine anderson book cover, description, publication history. Once again constance obanyon has written a good story with every thing i look for. Comanche moon tells the epic story of cynthia ann parker and her famed son, quanah.
Comanche moon lonesome dove story, book 2 9780671020644 by mcmurtry, larry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Commanche moon filled in a lot of the beginning story of the great lonesome dove, probably my favorite book of all time. Gray eagle, the captured indian brave, and alisha, the beautiful young settler. Romance books is a place that we can come together to discuss our love. Comanche moon closes the twentyyear gap between dead mans walk and lonesome dove, following beloved heroes gus and call and their comrades in arms deets, jake spoon, and pea eye parker in their bitter struggle to protect the advancing west frontier against the defiant comanches, courageously determined to defend their territory and. Comanche moon is a 1997 western novel by american writer larry mcmurtry. Comanche moon, paperback by mcmurtry, larry, brand new, free shipping in the us. At once realistic and yet vividly imagined, comanche moon is a giant of an audio book and the keystone to a mighty achievement of storytelling.
A novel lonesome dove book 4 and over one million other books are available for amazon kindle. I like books with well developed characters and realistic story lines, and so, by the first quarter of the book i was very excited to think this was the intent of the author. The rise and fall of the comanche empire quanah parker, considered the greatest comanche chief, was the son of cynthia ann parker, a white pioneer woman kidnapped by a. I ordered comanche moon on a whim and devoured it in two days, ordered the second. Because, for the first time since that first book, we have characters who feel like themselves, in a story that feels organic. Paperback verified purchase the book is very well illustrated as this is all it is with captions, more along the lines of a comic book. Like dead mans walk the first in the series this book is episodic in form. Comanche moon lonesome dove story, book 2 mass market paperback. Brought up as a comanche, she became the wife of a feared comanche warrior and gave birth to. Comanche moon by catherine anderson and a great selection of related books. Comanche moon is, according to the dust jacket of the hardcover edition, the final volume of the lonesome dove. Get the best deals on catherine anderson paperback books when you shop the largest online selection at.
My eyes are not as good as they used to be so i am very selective about the books i read. Goodreads members who liked comanche moon comanche. Comanche moon comanche, book 1 by catherine anderson. Brought up as a comanche, she became the wife of a feared comanche warrior and gave birth to quanah, a warriorson who became chief of the. At once realistic and yet vividly imagined, comanche moon is a giant of an audiobook and the keystone to a mighty achievement of storytelling. After reading that i found out there were a couple of more books in the lonesome dove series, streets of laredo and comanche moon. Comanche moon the novel that joins the time lapse between dead mans walk and lonesome dovethe final volume of the saga. In comanche moon, mcmurtrys indian characters the comanche buffalo hump and kicking wolf and the kickapoo famous shoes are perhaps more finely drawn than in any of the other lonesome dove books. Texas rangers august mccrae and woodrow call, now in their middle years, continue to deal with the everincreasing tensions of adult life gus with his great love, clara forsythe, and call with maggie tilton, the young whore who loves him. Set against the long, bitter frontier fighting that set white man against comanche indian, comanche moon follows the adventures of gus and call, now texas rangers under the command of captain inish scull. Find books like comanche moon from the worlds largest community of readers. The second book of larry mcmurtrys lonesome dove tetralogy, comanche moon takes us once again into the world of the american west. Get the best deals on catherine anderson books when you shop the largest online selection at. The book is divided into three books with each book having its own main characters.
Empire of the summer moon is an intriguing book of the comanches in general, and quanah parker in particular. In a book that serves as a both a sequel to dead mans walk and a prequel to the beloved lonesome dove, mcmurtry fills in the missing chapters in the call and. Comanche moon topaz historical romances by anita mills and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jack jacksons comanche moon is the extraordinary story of cynthia ann parker, a white settler child kidnapped by a band of comanche indians in 1836 in texas. Comanche moon by larry mcmurtry audio book simply audiobooks. Comanche moon by catherine anderson abebooks passion for books. I have read several books on native americans, but hadnt covered the comanches yet. Dont be surprised if you find yourself crying and laughing on the same page. Comanche moon is a television miniseries that is an adaptation of the novel of the same name where woodrow call and gus mccrae are in their middle years, still serving as respected texas rangers. Comanche moon, paperback by anderson, catherine, brand new, free shipping in. At age 9, cynthia ann, the daughter of anglo settlers, is kidnapped by comanches during a raid in 1836. This study guide consists of approximately 10 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of comanche moon. And while not equal to the great lonesome dove few books are, comanche moon is a fine, fine novel. Quanah parker and the rise and fall of the comanches, the most powerful indian tribe in american hi.
Use our file search system, download the ebook for computer, smartphone or online reading. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. I ended up reading comanche moon rising, in one day. It is a must read and one that has the power to impact, haunt, and emotionally move. Comanche moon by larry mcmurtry 2000, paperback for sale. Buy a cheap copy of comanche moon book by larry mcmurtry.
Comanche moon book by larry mcmurtry official publisher. The book as a whole is well done and i recommend for anyone interested in cynthia ann parker. It is much superior to dead mans walk and better than streets of laredo, the other sequels of lonesome dove. Characters like woodrow call and inish scull and buffalo hump are admirable. Comanche moon, paperback by mcmurtry, larry, isbn 0684857553, isbn 9780684857558, brand new, free shipping in the us set against the bitter frontier strife between texans and the comanche, texas rangers gus mccrae and woodrow call battle buffalo hump, the enigmatic war chief, and gus longtime nemesis, blue duck. Comanche moon lonesome dove, book 4 by larry mcmurtry. However the lonesome dove series is incredible, and this novel gives us more from the key protagonists in lonesome dove, and feel as though the reader is the third rider, riding alongside them through their adventures, heartbreak and decisions. Since i have never read a mcmurtry book that i didnt like i chose commanche moon to read on my kindle. Published in 1997, a tone of finality is absent due to the story taking place fifteen to twenty years before the events of mcmurtrys magnum opus. Comanche moon by catherine anderson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Comanche moon is the seemingly lost fourth volume of the lonesome dove series. May 20, 2011 the rise and fall of the comanche empire quanah parker, considered the greatest comanche chief, was the son of cynthia ann parker, a white pioneer woman kidnapped by a raiding party when she was. Books similar to comanche moon by catherine anderson. This book supposedly leads up to the book lonesome dove, but i personally think that another book could be written betwee comanche moon and lonesome dove. Comanche moon book by larry mcmurtry half price books.
Call, now in their middle years, are just beginning to deal with the enigmas of the heart, while courageously trying to defend their territory and their way of life. Comanche warrior documentary excerpt, part 2 duration. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Books like comanche moon by larry mcmurtry suggested. Comanche moon joins the twentyyear time line between dead mans walk and lonesome dove, following beloved heroes gus and call and their comradesinarms deets, jake spoon, and pea eye parker in their bitter struggle to protect an advancing western frontier against the defiant comanches, courageously determined to defend their territory and. The story is well written and is hard to walk away from. Texas rangers august mccrae and woodrow call, now in their middle years, continue to deal with the everincreasing tensions of adult life gus with his great love, clara forsythe, and call with maggie tilton, the young. Comanche moon by larry mcmurtry, a brilliant and haunting novel richly capable of standing on its own, completes the authors epic fourvolume cycle of novels of the american west that began in 1985 with the pulitzer prize winning masterpiece, lonesome dove. Love somehow overcomes all obstacles and the couple live happily ever after. An epic adventure full of heroism, tragedy, cruelty, courage, honor and betrayal, comanche moon is the culmination of larry mcmurtrys peerless vision of. Goodreads members who liked comanche moon lonesome dove. Comanche moon is the story of loretta, orphaned seven years prior when comanche s killed her parents, and.
Comanche moon is an epic love story that is so fresh, original, and memorable that i feel i will struggle to do this book justice. Comanche moon lonesome dove story, book 2 mass market paperback june 1. I actually encountered it on a used book sale rack at my local library. Looking for comanche moon pdf to download for free. Comanche moon is the fourth and final entry in a franchise spun from larry mcmurtrys pulitzer prize winning western lonesome dove. Lonesome dove is a series of four novels written by larry mcmurtry. Minor rubbing and edge wear to cover, with light reader wear to pages. Comanche moon from pulitzer prizewinning author larry mcmurtry comes the new york times bestselling prequel to the lonesome dove story. It was like lightning, the first time they looked into each others eyes. Goodreads members who liked comanche moon also liked. Set during the final days of the comanche, who once roamed from the kansas territory to central texas, it is a fascinating and moving historical portrait.
Comanche moon, which follows on from dead mans walk and prequels lonesome dove, follows gus and call in their bitter struggle to protect the advancing west frontier against the defiant comanches, courageously determined to defend their territory and their way of life, and showcases mcmurtrys strong affinity for the landscape and its. Good book if you like just an illustrated depiction with captions. I like books with well developed characters and realistic story lines, and so, by the first quarter of the. Call and mcrae are now experienced rangers, spending their time defending settlers, fighting native americans, and carrying out any other tasks found for them.
If you are a seller for this product, would you like to suggest updates through. In the tradition of bury my heart at wounded knee, a stunningly vivid historical account of the fortyyear battle between comanche indians and white settlers for. Comanche moon is the second novel chronologically in the lonesome dove series but the last of the series written by mcmurtry. I picked it up and was stunned to discover that it was an additional installment to the series by larry mcmurtry.