My Life on the Plains Or, Personal Experiences with Indians (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430483540)

My Life On The Plains is a memoir written by George Armstrong Custer, a prominent American military officer who served during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. The book is a personal account of Custer's experiences as a cavalry officer in the western United States during the 1860s and 1870s, where he was involved in numerous conflicts with Native American tribes.In the book, Custer describes his encounters with various tribes, including the Cheyenne, Sioux, and Arapaho, and provides insights into their customs, traditions, and way of life. He also discusses the challenges and dangers of life on the frontier, including battles, raids, and ambushes.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of Custer's life on the plains, such as his early experiences as a young officer, his campaigns against the Sioux and Cheyenne, and his interactions with other military officers and government officials. Custer's writing style is engaging and vivid, and his descriptions of battles and skirmishes are particularly gripping.My Life On The Plains is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of the Indian Wars from the perspective of a military officer. It offers insights into the attitudes and beliefs of the time, as well as the military strategies and tactics used by the US Army in its conflict with Native American tribes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Armstrong Custer
ISBN-10: 1430483547
ISBN-13: 9781430483540
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 272
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.61d