In The Bosom Of The Comanches. A Thrilling Tale Of Savage Indian Life, Massacre And Captivity Truthfully Told By A Surviving Captive. Texas Borderland Perils And Scenes Depicted. The Closing Days Of The Trying Indian Struggles Upon The Frontiers Of Texas

T. A. BABB

Publication: T A Babb, 1912, Amarillo

First Edition, and not to be confused with the 1923 Dallas edition. 12mo. Red Cloth, with gilt stamping on front cover and spine, 145 pp., Introduction. Frontispiece. Illustrated, Plates, Portraits. In Texas, in September, 1866, the Babb homestead was raided by 40 Comanches. The Indians killed the mother, left the baby, and captured 14 year old Dot Babb and his younger sister, Bianca. Also captured was a young widow living with the Babbs, Sarah Luster. Dot and his sister were separated, each spending several months with the Comanches before they were eventually ransomed, and returned to their father. Babb's captivity narrative remains a classic because he was able to directly observe details of Comanche life and record much of it in an objective way. He continued to visit and correspond with tribal members long after his return to white society. There are several photographs of noted Indian chiefs and warriors, information on the Texas Rangers, and much on Quanah Parker. Also much on cowboying, and much valuable knowledge on pioneer women in Texas. Not in Adam's Herd, Graff, Eberstadt, and Ayer, and most references cite the later 1923 edition! Slight sunning to spine and some light general wear. Very good-near fine. Protected by a matching custom slipcase. The true first edition of a rare Texas Indian captivity classic.