Five Years a Dragoon ('49 to '54;) (Classic Reprint): And Other Adventures on the Great Plains - Couverture souple

Percival G. Lowe

9781331510451: Five Years a Dragoon ('49 to '54;) (Classic Reprint): And Other Adventures on the Great Plains

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ISBN 10 : 1331510457 ISBN 13 : 9781331510451

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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Guarded by grit and grit-tested courage, a soldier’s life on the Great Plains unfolds across five hard years. This engaging memoir follows Percival G. Lowe from enlistment through the rigors of frontier service, training at Carlisle, and life among soldiers, civilians, and frontier communities. Rich with vivid scenes, it presents the daily realities of duty, danger, and the unexpected humanity found in hardship.

The book offers a firsthand portrait of army life in the mid-1800s, including disciplined drills, encounters with fellow recruits, and the varied rhythms of camp life. Through Lowe’s eyes you’ll meet fellow soldiers, medical staff, and everyday neighbors, all rendered with clarity and a steady, unromantic honesty. The narrative blends action, reflection, and anecdote to capture the mood of the era and the enduring pull of adventure.

- A front-row view of drill, discipline, and life at a frontier post
- Personal moments of resilience, humor, and mentorship amid danger
- Encounters with hospitals, cholera, and the human costs of service
- Real-world, on-the-ground details of travel, supply, and leadership on the plains

Ideal for readers of military memoirs and frontier history who want a grounded, human perspective on life in the U.S. Army during the era.

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At the close of a busy life, interspersed with exciting adventures, I find myself living in the past enjoying the recollections of old comrades and business associates, the scenes in which we mingled in early manhood, the bivouac under the blue sky, the faithful vigil of the weary sentinel for the safety of all. The living who know of the truthfulness of statements herein made are few,, but the records live. Always blessed with a good memory, it seemed to be renewed to come to my assistance, as, step by step, I travel the old roads and recount the incidents of long ago. Fortunately I kej tan accurate daily journal of some of the campaigns of which I write, and have only to copy extracts, brief, but comprehensive enough without being too voluminous. My recollection of Fort Eiley were first embodied in an address delivered before the Kansas State Historical Society. Referring to this address I received many letters of congratulation and approval.
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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331510457
ISBN 13: 9781331510451
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Nombre de pages: 420
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Five Years a Dragoon ('49 to '54;): And Other Adventures on the Great Plains

Percival G. Lowe

Edit� par Forgotten Books, 2018

ISBN 10 : 1331510457 ISBN 13 : 9781331510451

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book focuses on the five years of the author's life that he spent as a dragoon for the U.S. Army in the mid-1800s. The memoir was written much later and provides an account of the author's experiences as a soldier, including his journey to Fort Leavenworth, interactions with Native Americans, and insights into the challenges faced by the military during that time period. The author gives vivid accounts of skirmishes with Native Americans, long marches, and other hardships he endured during his service. The book provides a glimpse into a significant chapter of American history and the role of the military in shaping the nation's westward expansion. Through the author's eyes, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and realities of frontier life and the sacrifices made by those who served in the U.S. Army during that era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9781331510451_0

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