Uncle Comanche

Uncle Comanche by J A Benner. Published by Chaparral Book, TCU Press, Ft Worth, TX, 1996. 1st Edition. Paperback. Size 8vo. Condition: Fine. ISBN 0875651526. LCCN 95-36530. A novel based on the life of Texan Sul Ross. Sul Ross is a boy with big plans; he hankers for a life in the US Army. Unfortunately for him, his gruff father has already intended for him to be a farmer on the family property in Waco. To make matters worse, Sul's older brother Pete is living out Sul's dream, preparing to study at West Point and become an officer. But Sul can't give up on his plan. He runs away from home and finds himself in a series of adventures: attached by Kickapoo Indians; caught in a raging river; even kidnapped by Comanches. With the help of Sgt Hanse ''Uncle Comanche'' Mason, Sul realizes what it means to be a soldier while he learns to follow his dreams. 169 Pgs. Description text copyright 2007 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 12608.