Myth, memory, and massacre

Description:

"Investigates the so-called 'Battle of Pease River' and December 1860 capture of Cynthia Ann Parker, contending that what became, in Texans' collective memory, a battle that broke Comanche military power was actually a massacre, mainly of women. Questions traditional knowledge and historiographic interpretations of the history of Texas"--Provided by publisher.

subjects: Comanche Indians,  Texas Rangers,  Massacres,  Indian captivities,  Pease River, Battle of, Tex., 1860,  History,  Texas rangers,  Indians of north america, west (u.s.),  Parker, cynthia ann , 1827?-1864,  Historytexas rangers,  Pease river, battle of, tex., 1860,  Comanche indians--history,  Comanche indians--texas--history--19th century,  Massacres--history,  Massacres--texas--history--19th century,  Indian captivities--texas

People: Cynthia Ann Parker (1827?-1864)

Places: Texas

Times: 19th century