Where does SC Gwynne live?

S. C. Gwynne (@scgwynne) is a former executive editor at Texas Monthly and the author of the New York Times bestsellers Empire of the Summer Moon, Rebel Yell, and The Perfect Pass. He lives in Austin, Texas.

Is Empire of the Summer Moon accurate?

EMPIRE OF THE SUMMER MOON really awakened some of those memories – but from both sides. It was a horrible time for the settlers and the Indians! I have read many books on the subject, but this was the BEST, most accurate account, from both sides. It gives true documentation of events as they happened.

Is Empire of the Summer Moon on audible?

Audible Audiobook – Unabridged. Empire of the Summer Moon spans two astonishing stories. The first traces the rise and fall of the Comanches, the most powerful Indian tribe in American history.

How many Comanches are left?

Today, Comanche Nation enrollment equals 15,191, with their tribal complex located near Lawton, Oklahoma within the original reservation boundaries that they share with the Kiowa and Apache in Southwest Oklahoma.

How many pages is Empire of the Summer Moon?

371 pages
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What does summer moon mean?

Summer is a good time to spot giant moons very near the horizon. It’s the season for the mysterious moon illusion. Rising above the horizon you might see a giant moon. Bright, very likely pink or orange, and swollen.

Which Indian Tribe was the most peaceful?

Prior to European settlement of the Americas, Cherokees were the largest Native American tribe in North America. They became known as one of the so-called “Five Civilized Tribes,” thanks to their relatively peaceful interactions with early European settlers and their willingness to adapt to Anglo-American customs.

Does summer moon have food?

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Why does the moon look bigger in the summer?

“When the moon is near the horizon, the ground and horizon make the moon appear relatively close. Because the moon is changing its apparent position in depth while the light stimulus remains constant, the brain’s size-distance mechanism changes its perceived size and makes the moon appear very large.

Is the moon brighter in the summer?

Summer is a good time to experience the moon illusion because the full moon never gets very far above the horizon. (The Sun and the full moon are on opposite sides of the sky. So when the Sun rises high–as it does during summer–the full moon hangs low.)