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Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, the Most Powerful Indian Tribe in American History

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ComancheMember of a powerful Native American tribe
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A member of a Native American people inhabiting the southern Great Plains in the 19th century.
ScalpingOld war practice
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The act of cutting or tearing a part of the human scalp, with hair attached, from the head of an enemy as a trophy.
BuffaloLarge mammal
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A large North American animal with a shaggy coat and curved horns.
FrontierBoundary, border
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A line or border separating two countries.
EquestrianRelating to horse riding
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Of or relating to horse riding.
ResilienceAbility to recover from difficulties
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The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.
SubjugationProcess of bringing under control
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The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control.
AdversityDifficulties or misfortune
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Difficulties or misfortune.
DecimationExtensive destruction
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The killing or destruction of a large portion of a group or species.
MigrationMovement from one place to another
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The act of moving from one region or country to live in another.