The book is a firsthand account of custer s military adventures from kansas to the montana territory during the indian wars in the mid to late 1800s. Covering the years 186769, the period of most extensive military activity against the plains indians, custers book tells of the newly reorganized. My life on the plains download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. She spent most of their marriage in relatively close proximity to him despite his numerous military campaigns in the american civil war and subsequent postings on the great plains. My life on the plains by custer general george a abebooks. The artists candid vision of the battle and its aftermath portrays the indiscriminant brutality of the great sioux war.
The unabridged version of my life on the plains by george a. Custer was from a poor undistinguished family and the judge hoped libby would have a better life than that of an army wife. My life on the plains portrait of custer to be used for his book my life on the plains contained in the galaxy magazine. General custers life on the plains liveauctioneers.
Publication date 1874 topics indians of north america wars 18661895, west u. Three autobiographical volumes by custers widow added greatly to the custer legend. My life on the plains by general george armstrong custer 18391876 is a historical document chronicling the indian wars of 18671869. My life on the plains the western frontier library series volume 52 by george armstrong custer. My life on the plains by george armstrong custer 1839 1876 genres. General george armstrong custer s stories about campaigning on the plains a fascinating look at both the military life then and gen. Custer s wife, elizabeth, who had accompanied him in many of his frontier expeditions, did much to advance this view with the publication of several books about her late husband. Custer, the most renowned indian fighter in the west and the native americans of the northern plains, who after that day faced a. Indians of north america, wars, description and travel, personal narratives, frontier and pioneer life, accessible book. The story of the part the united states cavalry played under the command of the brilliant and most colorful leader, in the clashes between the. My life on the plains or, personal experiences with. Depictions of american indians in george armstrong custer. The generals wife, elizabeth bacon custer, who accompanied him in many of his frontier expeditions, wrote boots and saddles, life with general custer in dakota 1885, tenting on the plains 1887 and following the guidon 1891. Indeed, in my life on the plains, originally published serially in the galaxy magazine starting in may, 1872, custer displays the flamboyance and glamour generally attributed to him by others.
My life on the plains is one helluva good adventure story from one of the most flamboyant, cocky, courageous and victorious us army officers in the mid19th century. My life on the plains or personal experiences with indians. Custer 18391876 george armstrong custer december 5, 1839 june 25, 1876, one of the most mythologized figures in american history, was an united states army officer and cavalry commander in the american civil war and the indian wars. Custer, george armstrong 05 december 183925 june 1876, civil war general and indian fighter, was born in new rumley, ohio, the son of emanuel custer and maria ward, farmers. This is a 3rd party sale and will be shipped by the customer. My life on the plains george armstrong custer 1839 1876 george armstrong custer december 5, 1839 june 25, 1876, one of the most mythologized figures in american history, was an united states army officer and cavalry commander in the american civil war and the indian wars. Custer free pdf d0wnl0ad, audio books, books to read, good books to read, cheap books, good books, online books, books online, book.
My life on the plains book by george armstrong custer. The evocative accounts, written during one of custer s semiretirements rather than from the field, tell of marching, camping, furious firefights, and ruthless slaughter on. When death ended his career in 1876, the yellowhaired cavalryman was only 36 years old. Custer s death at little big horn, a collection of his magazine articles was published as my life on the plains. An ardent expression of custer s belief in manifest destiny. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. This essay analyzes the extraordinary drawings of red horse, a minneconjou warrior who fought at the 1876 battle of the little bighorn, to provide insights into what warfare was like without just war doctrine or the laws of armed conflict to place constraints on violence.
Custer s death during the battle of little big horn, a collection of his magazine articles was published as my life on the plains. My life on the plains by george custer colchester collection. Pdf depictions of american indians in george armstrong. My life on the plains george custer first edition rare. Second edition of this scarce classic of western americana, illustrated with eight fullpage woodengravings by a. Boots and saddles, life with general custer in dakota, tenting on the plains, or general custer in kansas and texas and following the guidon. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Green cloth, title in gilt on spine, decorative gilt and tooling to the spine and front panel. A few years before the fatal clash, custer published a series of reminiscences concerning his participation in the u. The memoir not only includes custers accounts of actual armed con. My life on the plains is a fascinating historical account, perfect for historians and civil war enthusiasts alike. I often tell people that custer was a great writer and direct people to read this book. Custer, george armstrong 18391876, civil war general and.
Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Archaeological evidence for native lifeways on the northern plains c2011, by trevor r. My life on the plains dover thrift editions by george. Jul 11, 20 the great plains guide to custer, an illustrated lecture by jeff barnes. Nebraska state historical society brown bag lecture series, april 18, 20. This text connects to our unit theme of equality and will partner nicely with our upcoming text by chief joseph. The story of the part the united states cavalry played under the command of the brilliant and most colorful leader, in the clashes between the settlers, and the plains indians resulting in the final subjugations of the later. Although in search of indians and supposed to be always prepared to encounter. This article analyzes custers descriptions of american indians in his memoir my life on the plains 1874. George armstrong custer december 5, 1839 june 25, 1876 was a united states army officer and cavalry commander in the american civil war and the indian wars. Or, personal experiences with indians, can be found here. Additionally, my life on the plains humanizes custer often depicted in popular literature and.
Reared in the roughandtumble environment of a large, rural family, autie was a strapping, energetic youth who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and practical jokes and valued romantic novels over academic studies. April 8, 1842 april 4, 1933 was an american author and public speaker, and the wife of brevet major general george armstrong custer, united states army. A controversial figure to this day, george armstrong custer is mostly known for having been killed with over 200 men in his command at the little big horn in montana in june of 1876. Right now i am in a place where custer was court marshalled. In 1864 custer married elizabeth bacon of monroe, mich. My life on the plains by george armstrong custer read by.
Nov 23, 2012 my life on the plains by george armstrong custer. No one can read my life on the plains without coming away with a changed view of custer as a military leader and an important historical figure. The 1874 book is part of the library of congress collection and was signed by gen. My life on the plains a bison book by general george a. Illustrated with 8 woodengraved plates, including portrait following the title leaf. Fully illustrated with 8 full page wood cut engravings, including frontispiece of custer with. Librivox recording of my life on the plains, by gen. Custer didnt stop writing, he kept writing for the galaxy magazine, but these editors have decided what custer was writing about wasnt relevant, so they left it out. My life on the plains milo milton quaife, editor custer, general george armstrong.
Buy my life on the plains by george armstrong custer, general online at alibris. Books by george armstrong custer author of my life on the. The memoir not only includes custer s accounts of actual armed con. General custer s memoirs of my life on the plains, a first edition copy. My life on the plains by george armstrong custer librarything. Sheldon and company, 1874, 256 pages, octavo, redbrown boards with gilt pictorial cover and spine. New 1952 my life on the plains by general george a.
My life on the plains by george armstrong custer by george. Private collection, charlotte, nc additional highresolution photos are available at. My life on the plains or, personal experiences with indians by custer, george armstrong, 18391876. My life on the plains has 6 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. His most celebrated victory was the battle of the washita in november 1868, when he surprised and destroyed black kettles cheyenne village. Feb 02, 2018 custer and 264 men of the centre column rode into the midst of the enemy and were slaughtered to a man. She fell deeply in love with him, but her father refused to allow them to get married. This article analyzes custer s descriptions of american indians in his memoir my life on the plains 1874. Other wars, battles, conflicts here and around the world. Octavo, original blue cloth, gilt titles and tooling to the spine and front panel. I must say it is not what i imagined it to be, the last 5 years have changed the area so much as to make it unrecognizable. Custer george armstrong my life of the plains balder ex.
My life on the plains by george custer author geoffrey giuliano narrator. Octavo, original russet cloth, gilt buffalohead cover motif. Custer by george custer in 1874, just two years before general george a. Or, personal experiences with indians by custer, george a.
Depictions of american indians in george armstrong custers. My life on the plains is an autobiographical firsthand account of the indian wars of 18671869, detailing the winter campaign of 1868 in which custer led the 7th us cavalry against. George armstrong custer december 5, 1839 june 25, 1876, one of the most mythologized figures in american history, was an united states army officer and cavalry commander in the american civil war and the indian wars. I trace how custer s descriptions of indians and indian culture clearly reveal a colonial mindset. Custer, george armstrong 18391876, civil war general. Covering the years 186769, the period of most extensive military activity against the plains indians, custer s book tells of the newly reorganized. Kansas collection books my life on the plains, by gen. When it comes to the battle itself, he places more emphasis upon custer yet it is clear that the purpose of the book is not just to describe the specific massacre, but to show how it was a last stand for two people. Custer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Armys seventh cavalry, wrote personal accounts of his encounters with native americans during the western indian warfare of 18671869. Additionally, my life on the plains humanizes custeroften depicted in popular literature and.
Indeed, in my life on the plains, originally published serially in the galaxy magazine starting in may 1872, custer displays the flamboyance and glamour generally attributed to him by others. It is based on custer s daily, lengthy notes from the campaign and a series of articles he wrote for the newspapers back east. First edition of custers classic account of western americana. The book features numerous illustrations as well as a. Jul 21, 2017 my life on the plains is a fascinating historical account, perfect for historians and civil war enthusiasts alike. I trace how custers descriptions of indians and indian culture clearly reveal a colonial mindset. Publication date 1874 topics indians of north america publisher. My life on the plains by george armstrong custer, 1874, sheldon and company edition, in english. It provides an account of army life during the expeditions and includes a detailed account of the winter campaign of 1868 against the cheyenne. Octavo, original green cloth, gilt buffalohead cover motif. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. I am occasionally met with laughter and suspicionexcept by those who take my advice and read it.
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