Thirty Years Of Army Life On The Border (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163405406)

""Thirty Years of Army Life on the Border"" is a memoir written by Randolph B. Marcy, a former United States Army officer who served on the western frontier from 1820 to 1850. The book provides a detailed account of Marcy's experiences during his thirty-year career on the American frontier, including his involvement in various military campaigns, expeditions, and explorations. Marcy's memoir covers a wide range of topics, including encounters with Native American tribes, the challenges of living in remote frontier outposts, and the daily routines of army life. Throughout the book, Marcy provides insights into the military tactics, strategies, and technologies of the time, as well as his personal observations on the people and places he encountered. ""Thirty Years of Army Life on the Border"" is a valuable historical document that offers a unique perspective on the American West during the mid-19th century.Comprising Descriptions Of The Indian Nomads Of The Plains; Explorations Of New Territory; A Trip Across The Rocky Mountains In The Winter; Descriptions Of The Habits Of Different Animals Found In The West, And The Methods Of Hunting Them; With Incidents In The Life Of Different Frontier Men, Etc.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: Randolph B. Marcy
ISBN-10: 116340540X
ISBN-13: 9781163405406
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 412
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.06d