Comanche 1800–74

Douglas V Meed was a former US infantryman and cryptanalyst with the Army Security Agency in Europe. He wrote a number of books, including ‘The Fighting Texas Navy 1832-1843’ (Republic of Texas Press, 2001) and ‘Texas Wanderlust’ (Texas A&M University Press, 1997). He also wrote numerous articles for history magazines and academic journals.Jonathan Smith attended St Martin's School of Art and obtained a degree in fine art from Goldsmith's College of Art. His work has been exhibited in many galleries. He has had a lifelong interest in tribal peoples, particularly Native Americans, and has travelled extensively in the USA and Canada with peoples of many tribal nations.

• IntroductionChronologyThe way of the warriorAppearance and equipmentComanche raiding Belief and belongingExperience of battleColour plate commentaryMuseums CollectingRe-enactmentGlossaryIndex