1890 1st ed CUSTER Following the Guidon Civil War Native American Indian Wars

  

Ed CUSTER Following the Guidon Civil War Native American Indian Wars. "There are not enough Indians in the world to defeat the Seventh Cavalry".

First edition of Elizabeth Custer's. She wrote this book with the attempt of creating a legacy for her husband, General George Custer.

In fact, she is without a doubt the most important force in creating a sense of'legend' around her late husband. She turned him into a Western hero and martyr, which slightly differs from the truth in his military failures, mainly at the Battle of Little Big Horn. This work includes a description of the march into Indian Territory, dealing with scouts, the Battle of the Washita, Indian prisoners and trials, hunting records, army housekeeping, Indian captivity of white women, and more! New York: Harper & Bros. Collation: Complete with all pages. 14 illustrated plates, 2 in-text illustrations. 7.5in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antique_books" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Year Printed: 1890
• Topic: Civil War (1861-65)
• Binding: Hardcover
• Region: North America
• Author: CUSTER, Elizabeth Bacon
• Subject: Military & War
• Language: English
• Publisher: Harper & Bros
• Place of Publication: New York
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated