On May 17; 1876; Elizabeth Bacon Custer kissed her husband George goodbye and wished him good fortune in his efforts to fulfill the Army’s orders to drive in the Native Americans who would not willingly relocate to a reservation. Adorned in a black taffeta dress and a velvet riding cap with a red peacock feather that matched George’s red scarf; she watched the proud regiment ride off. It was a splendid picture. This new biography of Elizabeth Bacon Custer relates the story of the famous and dashing couple's romance; reveals their life of adventure throughout the west during the days of the Indian Wars; and recounts the tragic end of the 7th cavalry and the aftermath for the wives. Libbie Custer was an unusual woman who followed her itinerant army husband's career to its end--but she was also an amazing master of propaganda who tried to recreate George Armstrong Custer's image after Little Bighorn. The author of many books about her own life (some of which are still in print) she was one of the most famous women of her time and remains a fascinating character in American history.
#602623 in Books 2003-02-20 2003-04-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .67 x 11.04 x 11.20l; #File Name: 0762414987128 pages
Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. TOUCHINGBy MarionA very lovely book with words of wisdom and faith by native americans put together by Edward Curtis' great photoes.5 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Stirring...By A CustomerThis book is full of stirring images words makes a touching addition to your library!
