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In this reprint of a classic Indian Captivity Narrative from the 19th century, Nelson Lee recounts his adventures and his narrow escape from the Comanches in tales nearly too tall to be true. From South America to Texas, he finds adventure everywhere. Lee emerges from one hairy situation only to ride into another daring adventure with the coolness of a Hollywood hero. For three years he is held captive among the Comanches. Tortured by his captors, this Texas Ranger survives to tell others about what he observes and learns about the Comanche tribe, and publishes one of the best descriptions of the life of the Texas Rangers.
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Three Years Among the Comanches : The Narrative of Nelson Lee, the Texas Ranger Western Frontier Library ; 9
author
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Lee, Nelson.
publisher
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University of Oklahoma Press
isbn10 | asin
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0806123397
print isbn13
:
9780806123394
ebook isbn13
:
9780585148021
language
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English
subject
Lee, Nelson,--b., 1807, Indian captivities--Texas, Comanche Indians--History, Comanche Indians--History--19th century, Texas--History--19th century.
publication date
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1991
lcc
:
E99.C85L44 1991eb
ddc
:
976.004/974
subject
:
Lee, Nelson,--b., 1807, Indian captivities--Texas, Comanche Indians--History, Comanche Indians--History--19th century, Texas--History--19th century.
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Three Years Among the Comanches
The Narrative of Nelson Lee the Texas Ranger
Containing a detailed account of his captivity among the Indians, his singular escape through the instrumentality of his watch, and fully illustrating Indian life as it is on the war path and in the camp.
With an Introduction by Walter Prescott Webb Foreword by Gary Clayton Anderson
NORMAN AND LONDON UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA PRESS
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Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 57-11197 ISBN: 0-8061-2339-7
Three Years Among the Comanches is volume 9 in The Western Frontier Library.
New edition copyright 1957 by the University of Oklahoma Press, Publishing Division of the University. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the U.S.A. First paperback printing, 1991.
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Contents
Foreword
by Gary Clayton Anderson
xi
Introduction
by Walter Prescott Webb
xix
Editor's Preface
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Chapter I IntroductoryBirth and parentageRoving disposition Rafting on the St. LawrenceBlack Hawk WarCholeraVisit to St. LouisNew OrleansWashingtonThe DelawareVoyage to BrazilThe chase for piratesShip PrebleNewfoundland fishermenShipwreckArrival in Texas
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Chapter II Unsettled condition of TexasOrigin of the RangersTheir characteristicsCaptain CameronFirst acquaintance with the Comanche IndiansEncounter with the Mexicans General DavisBattle of Panta ClanA stump speech The sack of LindvilleOn the trailSecond introduction to the ComanchesBattle of Plum CreekThe shattered armRescue of prisonersThe death of Cameron
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Chapter III Horse-peddling speculationSanta F ExpeditionChills and feverThe call to armsJack HaysThe horse PrinceDeparture of the Rangers from BexarMexican robbers The Sevilla scrapeColt's re-
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volversDeer huntingEncampment at the Forks Discovery of the enemyThe Ranger's ruseThe Comanches surprisedBattle of Walker's CreekSam. Taylor woundedThe stern old warrior
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Chapter IV Custom of the Rangers on the marchBitten by a rattlesnakeThe Spaniard's cureThe alligator of the AransasDread of reptilesAntonio Perez, The traitor to libertyMexican robbers surprised at a grand fandangoThe leaders shot Excursion into MexicoDescription of the Ro Grande Lost in a fogCapture of a herdsmanFlight from MatamorosBattle of the Ro FroReturn to San AntonioTemporary disbandment
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Chapter V John M. SeguinMexican robberiesThe Black Prince His escape from his captorsFollowing the back trackThe Hacienda of NevarroInterview with Marcos Beremindo Christolphe Rublo, the robberHis early life and characterMilford DayThe journey of discoveryThe robber's retreatDescription of their encampmentThe council of warThe good geniusThe banditti attackedTheir panic and flightThe Mistake undiscoveredReturn to Seguin
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Chapter VI The passes of the GuadaloupeBlockading the fordsThe island retreatThe driftwood breastworkSwimming the riverMiraculous escapeThe Calahan ponyRanchero, the marauderThe maleta and its contentsFate of Azaras la Ture, the traitor
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of GonzalesThe murdered tradersTrip to San Antonio, and meeting with Jack HaysExcursion to the mission of San JuanThe captureRuse of the RangersConducting prisoners across the prairieEscape of the RancheroDeath of Christolphe Rublo, the robberFlight to Seguin Reflections
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Chapter VII Invasion of VsquezGeneral Woll enters San Antonio Resistance of the RangersBattle of the SaladoThe stampedeMassacre of Captain Dawson's menCapture of the lawyersWoll's retreatVisit to General HoustonThe universal feelingDispatched to GalvestonBarbecue at ColumbusGeneral BurlesonSomerville's unpopularity and inactivityDeer killing on the MedinaPost oak bogsTaking of Laredo and GuerreroSomerville's retreat Attack on MierThe escapeCapture of the herdsman Return to San Antonio
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Chapter VIII Excursion to Comanche PeakCattle drivingVisit to Fort JesupEncounter with General TwiggsMeet General TaylorAgain join Jack Hays' RangersAccompany the advance under "Mad Walker"The dash through the enemy's lineConsternation of the "Greasers"Arrival at Fort BrownAccompany Taylor to Point IsabelPalo Alto and Resaca de la PalmaThe terrible fight at MonterreyReturn to TexasSet out with Hays' new regiment for Mexico Description of the country, its climate and inhabitants Entrance into the city of the MontezumasIncidents connected therewithMeeting of Jack Hays and General ScottThe chase after Santa
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