1890 CUSTER 1ed Following the Guidon Civil War Indian Wars PROVENANCE Burnside
“There are not enough Indians in the world to defeat the Seventh Cavalry”
– General George Custer
First edition of Elizabeth Custer’s ‘Following the Guidon.’ She wrote this book with the attempt of creating a legacy for her husband, General George Custer. She succeeded. 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!
1890 CUSTER 1ed Following the Guidon Civil War Indian Wars PROVENANCE Burnside
“There are not enough Indians in the world to defeat the Seventh Cavalry”
– General George Custer
First edition of Elizabeth Custer’s ‘Following the Guidon.’ She wrote this book with the attempt of creating a legacy for her husband, General George Custer. She succeeded. 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!
Item number: #30705
Price: $599
CUSTER, Elizabeth Bacon
Following the Guidon
New York: Harper & Bros., 1890. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- xx, 341, [3]
- 14 illustrated plates, 2 in-text illustrations
- References: Rader 1008
- Provenance: Handwritten – F. Gladding, Warren, RI, 1890
- F. Gladding was a Major in the 5th Rhode Island Heavy Artillery, which accompanied General Burnside during the North Carolina expedition. He was recommended by General Burnside to be promoted to the rank of Major.
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
- Decorative green cloth
- Size: ~7.5in X 5.25in (19.5cm x 13.5cm)
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30705
Categories
Americana, American History
Military & War
Authors
CUSTER, Elizabeth Bacon
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete