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Elizabeth Bacon Custer

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ISBN 10 : 1331702461 ISBN 13 : 9781331702467

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Following the Guidon is the third 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 Elizabeth B. Custer, wife of General George Armstrong Custer, Following the Guidon is a glimpse into the life of the pioneer. Chapters include the Battle of the Washita, General Custer’s first major fight with Indians, to Wild Bill Hickok, magistrate of lawless Hays City and scout for the Seventh Cavalry. We listen to a first-hand accounting of the challenges of those who blazed the path of the American frontier. 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 Boots and Saddles, also by Elizabeth Custer.

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The History of the American West Collection is a unique project that provides opportunities for researchers and new readers to easily access and explore works which have previously only been available on library shelves. The Collection brings to life pre-1923 titles focusing on a wide range of topics and experiences in US Western history. From the initial westward migration, to exploration and development of the American West to daily life in the West and intimate pictures of the people who inhabited it, this collection offers American West enthusiasts a new glimpse at some forgotten treasures of American culture. Encompassing genres such as poetry, fiction, nonfiction, tourist guides, biographies and drama, this collection provides a new window to the legend and realities of the American West.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1331702461
ISBN 13: 9781331702467
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 395
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Following the Guidon (Classic Reprint)

Elizabeth Bacon Custer

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ISBN 10 : 1331702461 ISBN 13 : 9781331702467

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the American frontier of the late 1860s, where the author, a young woman accompanying her husband, experienced the rigors of life in the Seventh Cavalry. Drawing upon her own journals and letters, the author offers a vivid account of General Custerâ� �s campaign against the Cheyenne and Comanche tribes in the Indian Territory. The book captures the day-to-day realities of a military expedition, from the arduous marches through unforgiving terrain to the challenges of maintaining camp life under harsh winter conditions. The author reveals a fascinating glimpse into the world of scouts, particularly the intriguing white scouts and their complex roles in military strategy. Through these firsthand accounts, the book provides a unique perspective on the tensions between military discipline and frontier freedom, the bravery of soldiers facing seemingly insurmountable odds, and the cultural clashes between white settlers and Native Americans. Ultimately, this book offers a compelling portrait of a crucial period in American history, one where the westward expansion clashed with the traditions of indigenous peoples, and a young woman found her own voice amidst the chaos and adventure of frontier life. 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 9781331702467_0

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