9781331702467 - Following the Guidon (Classic Reprint) von Bacon Custer, Elizabeth (4 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: 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 Custerââ â¢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.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware.