Comanche Chief Quanah Parker

May 1, 2013
Grades 5-8 Sifting fact from folklore, these titles in the Native American Chiefs and Warriors series introduce key Native American leaders during the time of westward expansion. After an overview of each leader's youth, including family life, vision quests, and warrior training, each book focuses on the U.S. government's infringement upon Native American land and how these leaders responded. Comanche Chief Quanah Parker tells how Quanah, the last Comanche chief, at first drew controversy for surrendering to the U.S. government and agreeing to live on a reservation. He later earned praise for effectively bridging both cultures. Accompanied by archival photos and reproductions, these well-balanced biographies encourage students to learn more about these unsung American figures.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2013, American Library Association.)