1885. An insightful description of garrison and camp life by the
wife of Geroge Armstrong Custer. Due to the isolation of the
Calvary posts she says they often felt as separate from the rest of
the world as if they had been living on a desert island. She also
answers questions that were often posed to her concerning their
occupations, amusements and housekeeping. Contents: Change of
Station; A Blizzard; Western Hospitality; Calvary on the March;
Camping Among the Sioux; A Visit to the Village of Two Bears;
Adventures During the Last Days of the March; Separation and
Reunion; Our New Home at Fort Lincoln; Incidents of Everyday Life;
The Burning of our Quarters, Carrying the Mail; Perplexities and
Pleasures of Domestic Life; A Strong Heart Dance ; Garrison Life;
General Custer's Literary Work; Indian Depredations; A Day of
Anxiety and Terror; Improvements at the Post and Gardening; General
Custer's Library; The Summer of the Black Hills Expedition;
Domestic Trials; Capture and Escape of Rain-in-the-Face; Garrison
Amusements; An Indian Council; Breaking Up of the Missouri; Curious
Characters and Excursionists Among Us; Religious Services, Leave of
Absence; A Winter's Journey Across the Plains; and Our Life's Last
Chapter.
General
Imprint: |
Kessinger Publishing Co
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2010 |
First published: |
September 2010 |
Authors: |
Elizabeth B. Custer
|
Dimensions: |
191 x 235 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
318 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-162-63097-7 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-162-63097-3 |
Barcode: |
9781162630977 |
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