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Comanche Moon

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Comanche Moon is a 1997 Western novel by American author Larry McMurtry and part of the Lonesome Dove series. Set before Lonesome Dove, it follows Texas Rangers Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae during their earlier years along the Texas frontier, amid conflicts involving Comanche groups, settlers, soldiers, and outlaws. It was published after Streets of Laredo but occupies an earlier place in the fictional chronology, following Dead Man's Walk.

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When is Comanche Moon set?

Comanche Moon is set before the events of Lonesome Dove. It follows Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae during their earlier years as Texas Rangers.

Who wrote Comanche Moon?

Larry McMurtry wrote Comanche Moon. The novel was published in 1997 as part of the Lonesome Dove series.

Which characters lead Comanche Moon?

The central characters are the younger Texas Rangers Woodrow F. Call and Augustus McCrae. Their work takes place along the Texas frontier amid conflicts involving Comanche groups and other frontier forces.

How does Comanche Moon relate to Lonesome Dove?

It is a prequel novel that explores Call and Gus before their later journey in Lonesome Dove. The two books share the same major characters but focus on different periods of their lives.

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