Ride the Wind A Novel
“Ride the Wind: A Novel” by Lucia St. Clair Robson, published by Random House Publishing Group on November 12, 1985, is a historical fiction work that delves into the life of Cynthia Ann Parker. Kidnapped by Comanche Indians at the age of nine in 1836, Cynthia grows up within their culture, embracing their ways and marrying a leader of the tribe. The narrative captures her transformation into Naduah, a name meaning “Keeps Warm With Us,” as she navigates her dual identity amidst the backdrop of the Comanche’s final days.
Readers will find a rich exploration of Cynthia’s life and the vibrant culture of the Comanche people, highlighting themes of identity and loss. The novel presents a poignant portrayal of a way of life that has vanished, emphasizing the connection between the land and its people. With 608 pages, this sixth printing edition offers an immersive experience into the historical saga of action and adventure, inviting readers to reflect on the beauty and tragedy of the Comanche nation.
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NATIONAL BESTSELLER • The story of Cynthia Ann Parker and the last days of the Comanche
In 1836, when she was nine years old, Cynthia Ann Parker was kidnapped by Comanche Indians from her family’s settlement.
She grew up with them, mastered their ways, and married one of their leaders. Except for her brilliant blue eyes and golden mane, Cynthia Ann Parker was in every way a Comanche woman. They called her Naduah—Keeps Warm With Us. She rode a horse named Wind.
This is her story, the story of a proud and innocent people whose lives pulsed with the very heartbeat of the land. It is the story of a way of life that is gone forever.
It will thrill you, absorb you, touch your soul, and make you cry as you celebrate the beauty and mourn the end of the great Comanche nation.
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