The Texas Tonkawas, Paperback

This new study revolves around the Tonkawa tribe in the history of the Lone Star State and the greater Southwest. The chronological account allows readers to understand its triumphs and struggles over the course of a century or more, and places the story in a larger historical narrative of shifting alliances, cultural encounters and economic opportunity. From a coalition with the Lipan Apaches to the incorporation of Tonkawa scouts in the U.S. Army during the late nineteenth century, the author tells the story of these often overlooked people.

By highlighting the role of the Tonkawas, Dr. McGowen provides a fresh appreciation of their influence in frontier history and renders their ultimate fate all the more heartbreaking.

This book made possible in part by a grant from Summerfield G. Roberts Foundation.

About author(s):

STANLEY S. McGOWEN received his Ph.D. in history from Texas Christian University. He is a retired U.S. Army officer and university professor. He is also the author of Horse Sweat and Powder Smoke: The First Texas Cavalry in the Civil War published by Texas A & M University Press.