The Enmity of the Comanches and the Texans

The Enmity of the Comanches and the Texans

From Texas History Lessons by Texas History Lessons | Age Of Radio

February 15, 2026 · 42 min · Episode 156

About this episode

The episode explores the historical perspectives of the Comanches and Texans, influenced by figures like Mary Austin Holley and Larry McMurtry.

What a difference time and perspective can make on how we view things in the world! The goal of this post is to consider that opening line along with further introducing you to the work of Mary Austin Holley, give a peak into how people viewed Texas and the Comanches in the early 1830s, along with asking you to consider how our opinions and perspectives change over time. A tall task but I think you can do it.There's also a little bit on Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. What did Larry think of the situation. And more importantly--how did Charles Goodnight deal with the Comanches and Kiowas and vice versa? Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas History Lessons Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for bonus material and help support the show. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠texashistorylessons.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠texashistorylessons@gmail.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Texas History Lessons

Topics covered

  • Comanche history
  • Texas history
  • perspective change
  • literature
  • cultural views

Keywords

  • Comanches
  • Texans
  • Mary Austin Holley
  • Lonesome Dove
  • Charles Goodnight
  • historical perspective
  • Texas history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Lonesome Dove

Places: Texas, Comanches, Kiowas

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