Tenting on the plains

Names custer, elizabeth bacon, 18421933 author remington, frederic. Custer was the happy combination of the liver of an epic life and an immensely talented chronicler. The second in a series of three books by elizabeth custer aimed at securing a positive historical narrative for her husband. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of congress duplication services. George armstrong custer devoted herself to defending. Elizabeth custer chronicles the journey with her legendary husband, general george a. Pitching a tent and cooking underneath the stars is the perfect way to connect to nature, yourself and one another. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. The book was written by general george armstrong custers wife and provides a descriptive account of general custers service in kansas and texas. General custer wrote a series of articles for field and stream which was turned into a book. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as blurred pictures.

Tenting on the plains, or, general custer in kansas and texas. Searching for rare books on the web can be torturous, but it doesnt have to be that way. Paa owns an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key. Tenting on the plains or general custer in kansas and. 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. Or, general custer in kansas and texas elizabeth bacon custer full view 1889. Ginnel definition at, a free online dictionary with pronunciation, synonyms and translation. This account, the second in elizabeths trilogy of her life with the general, focuses on the period immediately following the civil war, when the custers. Libbies three volumes written about her husband, boots and saddles 1885, tenting on the plains 1887, and following the guidon 1890, were extremely successful books. Tenting on the plains was one of three books elizabeth custer wrote about her experiences with her husband and how she coped with being out west a 4th book consisting of her letters was also written. Notable works, boots and saddles, tenting on the plains, following the guidon. Tenting on the plains from the army of the potomac to the plains indian war elizabeth libby custer must be commended for her literary efforts. General custer was given scant time, after the last gun of the war was fired, to realize the blessings of peace.

Tenting on the plains elizabeth bacon custer from the time of her husbands death at the battle of the little big horn until her own death fiftyseven years later, at the age of ninety, mrs. While others hastened to discard the wellworn uniforms, and don again the dress of civilians, hurrying to the cars, and groaning over the slowness of the fastflying trains that bore them to their homes, my. 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 as a commanding officer. Or, general custer in kansas and texas pdf or in any other available formats is not a problem with our reliable resource. George armstrong custer devoted herself to defending or embellishing her husbands reputation. While others hastened to discard the wellworn uniforms, and don again the dress of civilians, hurrying to the cars, and groaning over the slowness of the fast. Tenting on the plains by elizabeth bacon custer, 9780806126685, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. If an image is displaying, you can download it yourself. Originally published in 1887, tenting on the plains is the highly recommended and well respected chronicle that elizabeth custer wrote describing a journey she took with her husband, general george a. In an account as colorful today as when it first appeared over a century ago, tenting on the plains is libby custers memoir of the hardships during her husbands 1865 military march from alexandria, louisiana, to hempstead, texas. Good press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. Click to read more about tenting on the plains, or, general custer in kansas and texas by elizabeth bacon custer. Or general custer in kansas and texas by elizabeth b custer online at alibris.

With general custer from the potomac to the western frontier. Plains all american pipeline midstream energy company. Faced with flash floods, scorpions, wild animals, and native americans of uncertain disposition, elizabeth recounts the reconstruction era of the south and the plains wars with the native americans, and the dangerous life of an army officers wife. The narrative press tenting on the plains, with general. Elizabeth bacon custer was just a young girl when she fell in love with one of the most controversial indian fighters of the middle 1800s, and barely a woman when she defied her father to marry him. This is a first edition of tenting on the plains by elizabeth b. Elizabeth custer chronicles the journey with her legendary hus. She was certainly responsible for expanding and embellishing the custer legend, but nevertheless she also left several works which undoubtedly contribute massively to our understanding of life in the u.

Tenting on the plains or general custer in kansas and texas by elizabeth b. George armstrong custer smoking the pipe of peace title page. They portrayed custer as a hero and libbies life with him one of romance and adventure. In tenting on the plains, which has been credited with adding greatly to the custer legend, elizabeth custer described their marriage and experiences in the civil war and subsequent indian campaigns anb. Custer, from the time of his leaving the army of the potomac in 1865 to travel through texas, new orleans, and to the western frontier. Or, general custer in kansas and texas elizabeth bacon custer full view 1887. Paa is a publicly traded master limited partnership that owns and operates midstream energy infrastructure and provides logistics services for crude oil, natural gas liquids and natural gas. Tenting on the plains or genl custer in kansas and texas by custer, elizabeth b. Tenting on the plains or general custer in kansas and texas and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Custer, from the time of his leaving the army of the potomac in 1865, through texas, new orleans, and to the western frontier. Some images display only as thumbnails outside the library of congress because of rights considerations, but you have access to larger size images on site. Tenting on the plains, or, general custer in kansas and.

Here are a few reasons to choose a tent over other forms of lodging. Octavo, original pictorial brown cloth, patterned endpapers. Learn more and find out about remote access for library services. She spent most of their marriage in relatively close proximity to him despite his numerous military campaigns in the american civil war and subsequent. Now that the war is virtually ended, the rebellion put down, and peace about to be restored to our entire country, let not the lustre of the past four years69 be dimmed by a single act of misconduct toward the persons or property of those with whom we may be brought in contact. Tenting on the plains by elizabeth custer, 1st edition. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other. Sep 11, 2012 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg.

Tent camping is an experience that is sure to create lasting memories. Custer author wayne michael sarf author of introduction, etc. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Or, general custer in kansas and texas volume 46 the western frontier library series by custer, elizabeth b. After the intense and bloody civil war, elizabeth and george armstrong custer were stationed in texas, louisiana, and ka. Tenting on the plains was preceded by boots and saddles published in 1885, and followed by following the guidon published in 1890. Alternatively, you can purchase copies of various types through library of. Pdf download tenting on the plains free ebooks pdf. April 8, 1842 april 4, 1933 was an american author and. Tenting on the plains or general custer in kansas and texas. In tenting on the plains, originally published in 1887, elizabeth custer chronicles the journey with her legendary husband, general george a. The area was once famous for its scattering of adirondack hunting camps and excellent hunting opportunities.