Comanche Marker Trees of Texas

Synopsis

Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part 1: The Process. Basic Information Regarding Indian Marker Trees -- Early Recorded History Of Indian Marker Trees -- The Process Of Qualifying And Recognizing Trees -- Comanche Marker Tree Taxonomy: Comanche Marker/turning/pointing/leaning/bent Trees (medicine Trees) -- Determining The Age Range Of A Tree -- Maps Of Recognized And Potential Comanche Marker Trees -- Part 2: Tree Biology And Natural Forces. Nature Can Create Bent Trees -- Bending Trunks And Limbs Alters Their Biological And Mechanical Functions -- Part 3: Profiles Of Recognized Comanche Marker Trees. Gateway Park Comanche Marker Tree: Lower White Rock Creek Section Of Dallas's Great Trinity Forest -- Storytelling Place Comanche Marker Tree -- Cedar Ridge Comanche Marker Tree -- California Crossing Comanche Marker Tree -- Birds Fort Trail Comanche Marker Tree -- Irving Escarpment Ridge Comanche Marker Tree -- Comanche Marker Trees Conclusion. Steve Houser, Linda Pelon, Jimmy W. Arterberry. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.