Synopsis
A Complete Life Of General George A. Custer is a historical biography written by Frederick Whittaker in 1876. The book provides a comprehensive account of the life of General George Armstrong Custer, a prominent military figure in the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. The book covers Custer's early life, his military career, his personal life, and his controversial death at the Battle of Little Bighorn. The author draws on a variety of sources, including Custer's personal letters and journals, as well as interviews with his colleagues and family members, to provide a detailed and nuanced portrait of the man behind the myth. Whittaker explores Custer's leadership style, his relationships with his fellow officers, and his interactions with Native American tribes. The book also delves into the political and social context of Custer's time, providing readers with a broader understanding of the events that shaped his life and career. The author offers his own interpretation of Custer's actions and motivations, and provides a critical assessment of his legacy. Overall, A Complete Life Of General George A. Custer is a well-researched and engaging biography that sheds light on one of the most controversial figures in American military history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Présentation de l'éditeur
A COMPLETE LIFE OF GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER is the sixth volume in the History in Words and Pictures Series, a collection of books that bring you back in time, in the words of those who were there, with visions of the world as they saw it. The History in Words and Pictures Series is a collection of historical works, edited to a modern reading experience and supplemented with archived and contemporary photography. Written by Frederick Whittaker, the original Custer biographer, A COMPLETE LIFE OF GENERAL GEORGE A. CUSTER is one of the most complete accountings of the legendary General’s life. Whittaker entered the project expecting the brash, vain officer often portrayed by hostile media at the time. Before he was finished, he came to believe that General Custer had served his country with distinction, and that the many military and political enemies who surrounded Custer were largely responsible for tarnishing his name, and potentially responsible for his death at the Little Bighorn. Whittaker became so convinced of a conspiracy that he successfully partnered with Elizabeth Custer, the general’s widow, to lobby Congress for an official inquiry into the events of the fateful last battle. This fascinating story allows us to experience history in the words and visions of those who made it. Other books in the History in Words and Pictures series include My Life on the Plains, by General Custer himself.
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